Lecho Formation, Geological formation in Jujuy Province, Argentina.
The Lecho Formation is a geological layer of reddish sandstone in Jujuy Province in northwestern Argentina. These strata contain sedimentary rocks from the Cretaceous period and spread across a large area of the Salta Basin.
The formation was created during the Early Maastrichtian period of the Late Cretaceous and holds numerous fossils of titanosaurs and other dinosaurs. These rocks preserve the remains of creatures that lived in this region millions of years ago.
Scientists and researchers from around the world visit this site to study fossils and understand how dinosaurs evolved in South America. The location attracts those interested in ancient life and the geological history of the continent.
Accessing this remote site requires specialized guides and official permits from local authorities. Visitors should be prepared for the challenges of reaching a location in isolated terrain.
The formation holds remains of Saltasaurus, a titanosaur that roamed this region during the Cretaceous. Rare discoveries such as jawbones and body armor fragments make this site particularly valuable to paleontologists.
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