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The traces of equisetum and unknown insect from Jurassic period presumably
Lupine posted a topic in Fossil ID
This piece of stone was found by me in the Crimea Peninsula. It contains the traces of equisetum and insect. I’ve decided that it is dated very close to Jurassic periods, because this fossil could appear during volcanic activity in the peninsula. Maybe it had been storing in the kind of resin when it had been buried under volcanic ash of Kara-dag volcanoes. What do you think about it? off topic: Sorry for my English, I try to do my best.- 10 replies
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Since joining this group, I've realized the importance of knowing what time period your fossils are coming from, but how do you do that? For example, say I'm out collecting at a road cut, how would I know when the fossils are from? I apologize if this seems like a dumb question.
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Hi TFF friends, I long hesitated wether to post it or not and where to post it but as i think it is worthy to share you this special news, i will use this thread to do so. 2 years ago, the Kumamoto Montana Natural Science Museum Association (kmnsma) , an association composed of the Museum Of the Rockies, the Carter county museum, Mifune Dinosaur Museum, Goshoura cretaceous museum, Kumamoto city museum, Aso volcano museum (whose goal is to develop and expand a sustainable U.S./Japan museum network that will promote educational learning and community engagement through the sciences of paleontology, geology, and astronomy) launched the idea to develop a joint educational program which could be use in the US and in Japan. After 2 years of development, we are proud annouce you that we've finished the educator guide for 5-6 grades. We published it online, where you can download it for free at the following address. It is a little bit heavy (31Mo). http://mifunemuseum.jp/kmnsma/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-MOR-Text-Book_web-File.pdf If you are interested in our projects, do not hesitate to visit the association website at http://mifunemuseum.jp/kmnsma/?page_id=9 And do not hesitate to leave a comment about the educator guide. David Edit: sorry for the change font.
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Hello all, Yesterday I heard back from James Madison University after applying Early Action back in November. I am delighted to let you all know that I was admitted into the university! I haven't quite made up my mind yet, as I am still waiting to hear back from Virginia Tech, but I will most likely be attending JMU this coming fall semester. I am so excited to carry my journey on the road of paleontology into college with me. I plan on studying geology, likely with a minor in biology. JMU apparently gives their undergraduate students countless internship and research opportunities that many schools reserve for their grad students only. I think I will thoroughly enjoy my time at the college; I've visited several times now and I could go on forever about all the things I love about the place. My mom graduated from JMU and absolutely loved it, and still does today! She was ecstatic when we opened the acceptance letter. My plan at the moment is to attend JMU for four years, and then apply to Virginia Tech for graduate school and work towards a Master's degree and possibly even a PhD. They have an extraordinary vertebrate paleontology research team led by Dr. Sterling Nesbitt, who has discovered and described several prehistoric species including Nundasuchus! I would be honored to work with him and the rest of the team. Through fossil collecting, my fascination with prehistoric life has only grown, and I can't wait to start studying to fulfill my dream of becoming a paleontologist. Ideally, I'd like to do some field work but also would love learning how to prepare and analyze fossils in the lab with the latest technology. I think I'd like to eventually end up as either a staff member at a natural history museum, or a professor of geology at a university. Whatever happens, even if I totally change my mind and decide to pursue and entirely different career, I will use my knowledge and experience that I've gained from this forum and fossil collecting in general to help me reach my goals. Thanks for reading! ~David
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NASA's Mars Rover INSIGHT to Land on Mars Today
DeepTimeIsotopes posted a topic in Members' News & Diversions
Today at around 3pm EST, NASA's Mars Rover, INSIGHT, will be landing on Mars. This probe is designed to study the interior of Mars using seismological data it will gather. It will land in a very flat plain called Elysium Planitia. There it will drill a hole ~16 feet (~5 meters) down to insert a seismometer which will record seismic movements in Mars's interior. For more info on the mission: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/30/science/mars-insight-launch.html More info on landing a probe: https://www.space.com/42528-insight-mars-6-minutes-terror.html The schedule of events today: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-brings-mars-landing-first-in-six-years-to-viewers-everywhere-nov-26 Live feed of the landing: https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#media -
NEED HELP!!! Is This Just an Iron Concretion or A Preserved Fossil?
Kurufossils posted a topic in Fossil ID
Hello everyone, I am in desperate need of help with a huge debate I have been having with a friend over fossils preserved in ironstone concretions. From some of what I had read to some advice from other members I it possible to find vertebrate bone among shells and other mollusks preserved in an ironstone concretion. Whether it leaves a trace of the organism, morphs the organic material into the structure of the iron concretion through the decomposition with preserving, or whatever else it may be it seems to be possible. So recently I have hunted a place known to have recorded marine cretaceous shell and other mollusk found in ironstone concretion as well as cretaceous plants in shale, it seems like not to vast of enough study has been done there only from what I know, but since no vertebrate material had yet been discovered there though there can maybe be the possibility. I found these two particularly distinct pieces in iron concretions that exactly mimic the scute structure of soft shell turtle and croc in my opinion, I know how iron concretions are famous for leaving psuedofossils and such but these two pieces look way to exact and since its possible for shells and mollusks to preserve why not scutes? So I am here looking to end this debate, I'm looking for your opinion, can these be labeled as fossils, traces, etc? Or are these among some of the world's best iron concretions and nothing more. Your input especially if you are very experience in this subject would be tremendously appreciated.- 19 replies
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Hello I present an interesting question that I'm not to confident to answer myself and am seeking help from the more knowledgeable. Since it seems like (from what I had seen) iron concretions can at rare times preserve certain fossils or traces in one way or another such as molluscs, brachopods, and such. Due to this would it be possible for material such as turtle shell scutes or maybe even croc scutes to turn up in such concretions in one way or another? (the pics are just snipets of general info that I came across online)
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Color Guide To Pennsylvanian Fossils Of North Texas
Conostichus posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
Almost there! Over 270 pages of full color fossils from the Pennsylvanian of North Texas The long-awaited sequel to the Pennsylvanian Fossils of North Texas (2003) Available Q4 2015 in hardcopy, digital and e-reader formats. -
New Brunswick Museum's Steinhammer Research Lab (Day In Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada)
redleaf101 posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
Hey there! I know I know, I've been missing in action for the past few months. Work and Field work kept me busy. But I've now am taking the time to update my blog, and sharing some of my recent adventures. This one is not so much of a fossil hunting trip, but of discovery on fossil history in New Brunswick. A few weekends ago I went for a day trip to Saint John to meet up with my friend Matt at the New Brunswick Museum's Steinhammer Lab. He's currently doing a stint at the research facility and I couldn't resist, desperately wanting to tour this historic place. This building was the original New Brunswick Museum until it needed more space to accommodate a growing collection. In the 1990s, the exhibition displays found a new home downtown (Market Street area), but most of its collection (closed to the public) was kept at the original building on Douglas Avenue. This museum is considered Canada's oldest, housing collections dating back to its first proprietor, Abraham Gesner. The influence of the Steinhammer Club, comprised of geologists from the area and abroad, was pivotal in the history of Geology across the globe. They founded the Natural History Society of New Brunswick, and from there the contributions to science have been crucial to the advancement of several fields. I had also wanted to meet up again with Dr. Randall Miller, curator of the collections and museum, but he was currently out of town. I arrived at the old museum in one piece after dodging a hellish traffic and weird road designs. Beautiful city, crappy roads. Matt making sure Steve is hard at work I got to the museum and after talking to the wonderful staff, I met up with Matt and one other friend, Steve. Steve is an amazing fella and will keep you on your toes. They were in the middle of taking specimens collected in recent field work (a couple that I've participated in) and offered to lend a hand. We unloaded the material to the lab, and headed out for a bite to eat. After parting ways with Steve as he headed back to Fredericton, we proceeded in taking a tour of the Steinhammer Palaeontology Lab. I didn't take any pictures as Randy wasn't around and didn't want to take any just in case he didn't approve. Going through the collection, I've seen some incredible representations of various paleobiological and paleobotanical specimens, including many type specimens. Trilobites, which a cast of one of the biggest I've ever seen barely fit in the collection cabinet. Eurypterids, or sea scorpions, that could give you nightmares, were the size of your average family dog. Fish, bones, and even the remains of a wooly mammoth (Mastodon) graced the collection. This animal was collected from the Hillsborough area, near where I live. The tusks were incredible to behold. Walking through the halls, it was easy to get lost amidst the many artifacts laying around, beckoning, hungry for your attention. Even going to the washrooms you have to pass a wall of jars, each filled with animals living, and extinct. One doesn't linger too long in the bathroom let me tell ya. Also among the specimens at the lab were the many trackways that we collected, waiting to be analyzed and studied. Seeing specimens that you helped bring up in the light of day and residing in this place was quite a special feeling. As the day winded down, me and Matt chatted about the importance of keeping collections together, and the crucial role that these play. Every effort must be made to help save these as they help us understand our past and help dictate a future most rich. Our friend Margaret arrived near the end of my stay. As we said our goodbyes, I felt that it was imperative that I participate in the discovery and safekeeping of fossils, and to contribute in the advancement in the fields surrounding those of paleontology and biology. That is why I love geology, as it makes me have an intimate rapport with science, to which I love and am passionate to no end. To understand and comprehend, wonder even for what nature has left in our path, often hidden, for us to uncover and rediscover. Cheers! - Keenan Saint John River, view from behind the museum- 5 replies
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For those of you who frequent the North Sulphur River in Fannin County Tx. We were at the south side of the channel at the tributary often referred to as Davis creek. The cliffs are very high there and large columns of dirt are falling off due to erosion. I was examining some of this fall off and noticed a great deal of fresh water muscle shells at a certain level. Looking at the cliff I saw a level perhaps a foot thick at least 12 to 15 ft below ground level and perhaps 12 ft or more from the channel floor. It was loaded with fresh water muscles and chunks of wood. I climbed up some of the debris piles to inspect it at close range and pulled this very fragile bone fragment out of that layer of the bank. There are very few signs of any mineralization. Given the depth that this bone was situated I conclude that it must be of some great age, perhaps thousands of years old. If that were the case then I would suggest that there must be other bones that erode from the upper layers that are not mineralized to much extent. I've perhaps found and left those on the bed of the river thinking they were cow bones. After noticing this shell layer I saw that it was still present a couple of miles west of Davis creek. It was marked by large logs protruding from the cliff and a noticeable band of shell material. I'm sure some of you have seen it too. I figure that it must have been from a very wet period, considering all of the wood perhaps it was after a flood. It must be a boundry line of somekind. Given the organic material found there it would be easy to date if anyone in the scientific community were interested. I've been in the channel many times and never looked very high up the bank before. Perhaps the abundant fossil bones and shells at the lower levels cause many of us ignore the other 40 to 50 ft of sediments. I've looked at pictures and think it might be a humerus, but its hard to find anything that looks just like it. It would be funny if it were a cow bone..right?
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This unique geological area in Scotland is being threatened by construction of a trench to move untreated agricultural waste to the sea for disposal. This action threatens many sensitive areas up and down the coast. This area and the sea must be saved from this development! http://www.savesiccarpoint.co.uk/#what http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutton's_Unconformity
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http://blogs.agu.org/mountainbeltway/2012/08/08/what-those-geologists-were-looking-at/ Interesting article on unusual striations in glacial bedrock.
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Hello! I have recently re-discovered fossil hunting. I did it years ago when I was younger and then gave it up because of marriage, kids, working, etc. I have recently become interested again due to some friends interest and wanting to spend more time outdoors. When I was younger I wanted to be an archeologist/geologist. I read everything I could get my hands on. I had a very nice mineral collection too. Now I am looking for fossils and studying the various periods that have left fossils for us to find. Right now I am on a mission to map out Perry County PA fossil locations. I have already identified about 7 sites. Three of those sites have been identified before. I am fast becoming adept at finding new locations. I have spent many evenings on the internet looking for clues to locations that I may be able to find. I have been all over the eastern part of the county and am now looking through the central part of the county. It's a great hobby, and it's very educational, and it will keep me out of trouble and busy. :-)
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Hi everyone!! I'm a geologist currently working in the UAE. I like looking for fossils, just the thought of what you see was real and alive so many million years ago blows my mind :Bananasaur:
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Im sure most of you folks have a reference library or books on Paleontology and I was curious to see one of your favorite books and why. I just added some photos of my favorite book 'Naturgeschichte, Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie' by Dr. Schubert 1888 to my gallery. Its a cool Victorian book printed in Bavaria that I cant read but I love the prints inside and some are hand painted. Its also a little humorous to see what the naturalist of the day thought a dinosaur looked like and the caveman was very brave.
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Ok...this being a forum about Fossils, how about Fossils of minerals? So cough em up, let's see your Psuedomorphic Trophies! First an obvious one. A nice eight inch chunk of Tigereye (quartz after asbestos) And from Rumania, Chalcedony after Calcite.
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