Vila Vila Formation

Vila Vila Formation
Stratigraphic range: Lochkovian-Pragian
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TypeGeological formation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherShale
Location
Coordinates15°30′S 68°00′W / 15.5°S 68.0°W / -15.5; -68.0
Approximate paleocoordinates60°06′S 100°24′W / 60.1°S 100.4°W / -60.1; -100.4
RegionLa Paz Department
CountryBolivia
ExtentCordillera Oriental
Type section
Named forVila Vila
Vila Vila Formation (Bolivia)

The Vila Vila Formation is an Early Devonian (Lochkovian to Pragian) geologic formation of northern Bolivia. The formation comprises a succession of fine-grained sandstones and shales deposited in a shallow to deep marine environment.

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