Tolar Formation

Tolar Formation
Stratigraphic range:
TypeGeological formation
UnderliesArca Formation
ThicknessUp to 1 km (0.62 mi)
Lithology
PrimaryBreccia, conglomerate and sandstone
Location
Coordinates21°57′15″S 68°43′33″W / 21.9541°S 68.7259°W / -21.9541; -68.7259
CountryChile
ExtentConchi Viejo, Atacama Desert
Type section
Named byVictor Maksaev
Year defined1978

The Tolar Formation is a Late Cretaceous to Paleocene-aged geological formation located in Chile.

Dinosaur remains are among the known fossils recovered from this formation.

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