August Town Formation
| August Town Formation Stratigraphic range: Neogene | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Country | Jamaica |
The August Town Formation is a geologic formation in Jamaica. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
The August Town Formation comprises sandy limestones and calcareous sandstones with sporadic clays or conglomerates (James-Williamson, S and Mitchell S.F 2012). The age is Mid Miocene to Pliocene. It was first described by Matley (1951). Matley (1951) describes the August Town Formation as fossiliferous sands, gravels and calcareous marls.
The August Town Formation is a part of the Coastal Group of Jamaica.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- "Matley, C. 1951. The geology and physiography of the Kingston district, Jamaica (F. Raw Ed.), Institute of Jamaica, published by the Crown Agents, London, 139". pp
- "James-Williamson S and Mitchel. 2012. Revised lithostratigraphy of the Coastal Group of south-eastern St. Thomas, Jamaica Database" (PDF).
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