La Irene Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Underlies | Chorrillo Formation |
Overlies | Cerro Fortaleza Formation |
Thickness | 230 m (750 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Other | Shale |
Location | |
Location | Patagonia |
Coordinates | 50°24′S 72°12′W / 50.4°S 72.2°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 52°18′S 62°00′W / 52.3°S 62.0°W |
Region | Santa Cruz Province |
Country | Argentina |
Extent | Austral Basin |
La Irene Formation is a Maastrichtian geologic formation in southern Patagonia, Argentina. The formation is 230 metres (750 ft) thick and underlies the Chorrillo Formation and rests on top of the Cerro Fortaleza Formation.[1]