El Gallo Formation, Geological formation in Baja California, Mexico.
The El Gallo Formation extends across a significant area of Baja California, featuring extensive layers of mudstone and sandstone reaching 1,150 meters in thickness.
This formation dates back to the Late Cretaceous period, spanning from the Santonian to the Maastrichtian ages approximately 86 to 66 million years ago.
Scientists from Mexico and worldwide study the El Gallo Formation to understand the evolution of North American dinosaurs and ancient ecosystems.
Researchers access the formation through designated research paths, carrying specialized geological equipment to examine the sedimentary layers and collect fossil samples.
The formation contains numerous dinosaur remains, including theropods, coelurosaurs, and hadrosaurids, along with preserved dinosaur eggs from the Late Cretaceous period.
Location: Baja California
GPS coordinates: 30.10000,-115.80000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:05
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