The Canovanas Formation, here named, consists of mudstones and volcanic sandstones. Conformably overlies the Cambalache Formation; conformably underlies the Martin Gonzalez Lava. Maximum thickness is 450 m. Age is Late Cretaceous (Turonian to Santonian) based on Foraminifera.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
The Canovanas Formation occurs in eastern Puerto Rico and consists of basaltic, volcanic sandstone and mudstone. Maximum estimated thickness is 200 meters. The Canovanas is of Late Cretaceous age.
Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).
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