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Greetings!!! I'm planning a trip to New Mexico this summer. I would welcome any information besides the basic tourist stuff. I'll be in the northern Farmington area for a week. Can't wait!!! Thanks in advance for any insight. Bruce (WATERLINE)
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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.
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Nothing to say about it other than the pic. I found it as is and did nothing except cleaning with water. So pretty. any ideas what it might be?
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I'm a retired attorney with an electrical engineering background. Proud dad of 3 boys who are in love with fossil hunting. They've surpassed their dad's knowledge, so I realized I better join a group so that I can catch up. They love searching the North Sulphur River, Lake Texoma and Post Creek areas. They are also rockhounds and meteorite hunters, and they love our frequent trips out west so we can stop on the side of the road and spend a few hours searching. I've seen them mature into mini-scientists who are wanting to understand why certain areas are better for locating fossils than others. They love using Google Earth to locate their next search site and then analyze why it was a good/bad site at a local cafe afterwards. While friends with kids my age talk about how they can't pull theirs away from game consoles and cell phones, mine drop them in a heartbeat when we are heading out to the next fossil hunt. Seems that a family that fossil hunts together, stays together. Looking for advice on how to further help them in using Google Earth to locate great spots to search for fossils, minerals and meteorites. Also looking for the best reference books that would explain how geologists identify areas worthy of exploration.
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I believe that this is just geology, but would like a second opinion.
turtlefoot posted a topic in Fossil ID
I am assuming that this feature is just geology, but I would like a second opinion on this if possible. My eyes do wonders at seeing what I want to see instead of what is actually there. Thank you. This was found in Douglas County, Missouri, USA in the Roubidoux Formation. The feature in question measures 84x31mm. The host rock is 20x12.5cm. It was found near a seasonal creek bed where gastropods, rugose coral and crinoids have been found. Numerous trace fossils have been found in the area also. Thank you for your time and help.
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Hello everyone! My name is Feroze from Qatar
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file sizes are too big so ill post the rest below. I found this today while checking out a mine dump of shale. it was intact when I found it, with a crack almost halfway through. I was going to leave it but I thought there was something weird about it, like the outside of it, color, and shape (maybe a geode?), I didn't have much room to carry it back, so I smashed it open and the inside was mostly red (typical of an iron mine dump), but the way it the broken surface was weird to me, and it's iridescent too. pictures don't show it too well though.
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I found this in lake superior on a beach in Duluth back in 2008-9. I thought it was really interesting, maybe a very old "algae" fossil or something, but I'm not sure. Any ideas?
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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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Hello everyone, fellow enthusiasts and professionals. I'm new to the practice of searching and uncovering fossils. My name is Keaton and I come from California. Yet, I live on the road working all over North America. I've had only one exciting experience of finding a fossil. Two small trace fossils of the same organism, in beautiful Alberta. So, that gave me a taste of fossil hunting. I made this account in part of that first finding, to Identifying them. That might be for another time. They are simple in structure and I'd rather find out what they are on my own. To get to the point of this post I'd like to ask experienced paleontologists, especially with the great understanding of geology you would have, a question on self educating myself? what would you suggest I do to further increase my own knowledge of the basics of geology, the understanding of landforms and strata, as well as the characteristics of particular rocks? I want to know more about the many landscapes I visit. To be able to distinguish the earth's many features, from the largest structures like mountains, to the smallest sediment. What books have you read that could enlighten me? Is there lectures I could listen to online that really lay it out? How about certain geologists you look up to? I need to learn more to answer the questions people come to me with. If I could train my eyes to perceive the world around me like a professional geologist, than my intention to persure paleontology as my career are, well rock solid... Your sincere help will be greatly appreciated!
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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.
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Efforts are ramping up to have this region added to the Canadian geopark family. The UNESCO folks just finished their visit. Let's wish them all the success! Possible Nova Scotian United Nations geopark a hidden gem - Keenan
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Hello! I found this site Magooing my way through a search for info on vertebrate fossil identification. Thought I might have found a petrified vertebra not far from the creek that borders our farm. Anyway, you appeared on the list of options to identify it and caught my attention. I've had an interest in geology and paleontology since I was a youngster. I was also fascinated by a professor's introductory statement on the first day of cultural geology, which I took as an elective in graduate school, "Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny". A concept new to me then which has piqued my interest more than a few times over the following 4 decades. I look forward to occasional perusals through what some of you share, in the hope of igniting an almost tamped childhood passion for all things long past.
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I have been into flint knapping for the last 2 months and wanted to know how to properly identify rocks that could and have been knapped. For this I have gathered rocks from glacial till around my area and sidewalks.
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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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I’ve been fossil hunting ever since my teacher brought everyone to the Mississippi River in Saint Paul MN. I’ve only been hunting in state and have got a collection of a bunch of tiny trilobites bryozoans, a few small cephalopods and more sea bottom than anyone should have in their room. I’m going to be doing a highway 52 drive in may to hit some of the road cuts and hopefully get some bigger stuff. Next fall I will be attending college in Duluth Minnesota majoring in Geological sciences and either double in engineering or minor. Not sure, we’ll figure it out, it’s fine. I’m excited to be here and share my excitement about the Earth and fossils with everyone! Hope you all have a good one.
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Check out this huge amethyst crystal dug up in North Carolina Video link
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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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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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Hi to everyone, i am a new member from the state of NJ. I believe I’ve always been a rock and mineral hound and I just never realized it. As a child ( 60’s) we used to visit my grandparents in Greenwich, CT, we would trek up in the hills and find mica slabs. I always thought it was gold, lol. My parents would take us up to Bear Mt in NY state and we’d scout out arrowheads. I was always was picking up stray stones, shells and rocks. My interest has blossomed over the course of many years of collecting. I now have rocks and minerals all over my house. I have recently grown interested in using UV light on my collection. It’s amaxing to see how UV can change the look of the total appearance, amazing!! i don’t have much else to ad other then that I am thrilled to be joining this forum to learn from those who have much more experience then me. I look forward to contributing when possible but I’m very much a novice and learning every day. Thank you for accepting my application and I truly look forward to this new adventure. Most Sincerely, Liz
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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 -
Hi everyone, Just wanted to give a quick introduction before I jump into things. I live in Alberta Canada. Been rock collecting and fossil hunting all my life. I have found lots of fossils however nothing super awesome. I cant wait to talk to the members as I have lots to learn and hopefully I can share what I know as well.
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Hi! my question here is about books, I want to know where I can buy fossil books to learn more about the subject of fossils, geology and prehistoric creatures. The books preferrably in English but Dutch is good as well and Also available with shipping to the Netherlands! I already own a trio of books about fossils and dinosaurs but all of these books are from different times and feature different things. List of books: Dinosaurs, A big book about prehistoric animals from 2009 (English) Fossielen, An encyclopedia from 1988 (Dutch) The fossil enyclopedia, well the title says it from 2007 (Dutch) Thank you for reading and for helping me out!
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How geology tells the story of evolutionary bottlenecks and life on Earth
Thecosmilia Trichitoma posted a topic in Geology
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Hi guys, do someone have any idea of what this strange conformation are? Is on an Italian south coast. Is a quaternaty formation
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