Earth:La Naveta Formation

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La Naveta Formation
Stratigraphic range: Hauterivian-Barremian
~130–125 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesTrincheras Formation
OverliesÚtica Formation
Thicknessunknown
Lithology
PrimarySiltstone
OtherShale
Location
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 5°15′13″N 74°20′28″W / 5.25361°N 74.34111°W / 5.25361; -74.34111
RegionAltiplano Cundiboyacense
Eastern Ranges, Andes
Country Colombia
Type section
Named byHubach
LocationBogotá River
Year defined1931
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] 5°15′13″N 74°20′28″W / 5.25361°N 74.34111°W / 5.25361; -74.34111
RegionCundinamarca
Country Colombia

The La Naveta Formation (Spanish: Formación La Naveta, Kiln) is a geological formation of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. The formation consists of a lower part of coraline limestones and an upper sequence of quartzitic sandstones with intercalated black shales and dates to the Early Cretaceous period; Hauterivian to Barremian epochs.

Etymology

The formation was first defined as Horizonte de La Naveta by Hubach in 1931 and in 1969 by Cáceres and Etayo elevated to formation.[1]

Description

Lithologies

The La Naveta Formation is characterised by a lower part of coraline limestone and an upper sequence of quartzitic sandstones with black shales intercalated.[1]

Stratigraphy and depositional environment

The La Naveta Formation overlies the Útica Formation and is overlain by the Trincheras Formation. The age has been estimated to be Hauterivian to Barremian. Stratigraphically, the formation is time equivalent with the Las Juntas, Ritoque and Paja Formations.[1]

Outcrops

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Regional correlations

See also

Featured article candidate Geology of the Eastern Hills
B-Class article Geology of the Ocetá Páramo
C-Class article Geology of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Acosta & Ulloa, 2002, p.38

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