Sedimentological characteristics of the Albiano (Grupo Casma) - Chillón river valley

Authors

  • J. Jacay Huarache profesional academic school of Geological Engineering. UNMSM
  • J. Castillo profesional academic school of Geological Engineering. UNMSM
  • T. Reátegui profesional academic school of Geological Engineering. UNMSM
  • H. Pari profesional academic school of Geological Engineering. UNMSM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v5i9.663

Keywords:

Cretaceous, Albian, Stratigraphy, Volcanism, Paleogeography

Abstract

Part of the lower Cretaceous of the coastal region of the Central Peru was investigated (region of Lima) conformed by sequences volcanic and volcaniclastic, denominated Casma Group with a numerous amonites fauna, what allows to assign to this series an age Albian - Cenomanian. It is thick volcanic and volcaniclastic series characteristic of a volcanic arch that appear in valley of the Chillon river.

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2002-07-15

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How to Cite

Jacay Huarache, J., Castillo, J., Reátegui, T., & Pari, H. (2002). Sedimentological characteristics of the Albiano (Grupo Casma) - Chillón river valley. Revista Del Instituto De investigación De La Facultad De Minas, Metalurgia Y Ciencias geográficas, 5(9), 43-46. https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v5i9.663