The Chocal Formation is a
geologic formation in
Guatemala
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. The
limestone formation preserves
fossils
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dating back to the
Permian period.
Chocal Formation
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See also
* List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Guatemala
References
Further reading
* C. L. Rowett and J. L. Walper. 1972. Permian corals from near Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Pacific Geology 5:71-80
Geologic formations of Guatemala
Permian System of North America
Limestone formations
Formations
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