La Irene Formation

La Irene Formation
Stratigraphic range: Maastrichtian
~70–66 Ma
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesChorrillo Formation
OverliesCerro Fortaleza Formation
Thickness230 m (750 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherShale
Location
LocationPatagonia
Coordinates50°24′S 72°12′W / 50.4°S 72.2°W / -50.4; -72.2
Approximate paleocoordinates52°18′S 62°00′W / 52.3°S 62.0°W / -52.3; -62.0
RegionSanta Cruz Province
CountryArgentina
ExtentAustral Basin
La Irene Formation is located in Argentina
La Irene Formation
La Irene Formation (Argentina)

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]

  1. ^ Marenssi et al., 2003, p.406