Echkar Formation

Echkar Formation
Stratigraphic range: Late Albian-Cenomanian
~100–95 Ma
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofTegama Group
UnderliesFarak Formation
OverliesElrhaz Formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherClaystone
Location
Coordinates17°54′N 5°36′E / 17.9°N 5.6°E / 17.9; 5.6
Approximate paleocoordinates2°48′N 0°24′E / 2.8°N 0.4°E / 2.8; 0.4
RegionAgadez Region
Country Niger
ExtentIullemmeden Basin
Type section
Named forEchkar, Aderbissinat
Echkar Formation is located in Niger
Echkar Formation
Echkar Formation (Niger)

The Echkar Formation is a geological formation comprising sandstones and claystones in the Agadez Region of Niger, central Africa.