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  • Usage in publication:
    • Santurce sand*
  • Modifications:
    • Named
  • Dominant lithology:
    • Sand
Publication:

Kaye, C.A., 1959, Geology of the San Juan metropolitan area, Puerto Rico, IN Coastal geology of Puerto Rico: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 317-A, p. A1-A178.


Summary:

The Santurce Sand, here named, consists of loose, well-sorted, medium-grained, white or red quartz sand and interbedded clayey quartz sand that forms the widespread surficial deposit of the north coast of PR. Thickness is up to 100 ft. Age is Pliocene(?) to Pleistocene and possibly Holocene.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


Map showing publication footprint
  • Usage in publication:
    • Santurce Sand*
  • Modifications:
    • Age modified
Publication:

Briggs, R.P., 1966, The blanket sands of northern Puerto Rico, IN Transactions of the 3rd Caribbean geological conference, Kingston, Jamaica: Jamaica Geological Survey Publication, Kingston, Jamaica, 1962, no. 95, p. 60-69.


Summary:

Age of Santurce Sand is extended to range from early Miocene to Holocene.

Source: GNU records (USGS DDS-6; Reston GNULEX).


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