Santa Lucía Formation, Geological formation near Cochabamba, Bolivia.
The Santa Lucía Formation extends across 381 meters of sedimentary layers containing shale, marl, and siltstone deposits from the Paleocene period.
The formation dates from the Maastrichtian to Danian periods, marking the transition between the Cretaceous and Paleogene eras in South America.
Scientists from multiple countries conduct research at this formation to study the evolution of early mammals following the extinction of dinosaurs.
Researchers need permits from local geological authorities to access the formation, which requires specialized equipment for fossil excavation and documentation.
This formation contains the first known South American mammal fossils from the Tertiary period, including specimens of Molinodus suarez and Tiuclaenus minutus.
Location: Cochabamba
GPS coordinates: -18.01278,-65.40650
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:46
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