Quilon formation

Th Quilon formation is a geologic formation existed in South West coast of India. The Quilon formation, along with Warkalli formation represent sediments laid down in the Kerala basin that existed during Mio-pliocene times. The Quilon formation of the Miocene age is made up of limestone, and the Warkalli formation is made up of alternating beds of sand and shale exposed along the Varkala cliffs.

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