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What Is A Geode?
The formation of Geodes takes place over millions of years and involves several different geological processes.Hollow RocksSo, let’s start at the beginning: how do you get a hollow rock with lots of sparkling crystals inside? Geodes start their lives... The Jurassic Period - More Than Just Dinosaurs
The Jurassic Period lasted more than 60 million years. It began after the Triassic Period about 206 million years ago and lasted until 144 million years ago at the beginning of the Cretaceous period. It is often called the Age of the Dinosaurs. The c... Spinosaurus The Sailback Theropod
Jurassic Park 3 made Spinosaurus famous: Spinosaur was the ferocious star of the film! But we all know that films take great liberty with the truth, so let’s see what paleontologists can tell us about the real Spinosaur.How Big Is Big?How huge? Scien... Hot Trends in Home Decorating – Fossil Art
There is a growing trend in interior decorating. Fossils are showing up in homes and offices in the U.S. and around the world. Large display fossil pieces, tile inlays, and table ware are just a few ways that fossils are being used in home decorating... Megalodon, The Worlds Largest Predator?
Megalodon was the largest shark the world has ever seen. Initially researchers estimated this beast to be 80 to 100 feet in length. More recent estimates are in the 40 to 50 feet range and weighing up to 48 tons. This makes Megalodon one of the large... Fossil Arthropods of Distinction
The prolific trilobite could be called the signpost of the Paleozoic Era. This early arthropod, one of earth’s first, shows up in the fossil record in the early Cambrian Period about 450 million years ago. It flourished in the ancient seas for close ... The Ammonites-Index Fossils
Ammonites have been known to mankind for thousands of years. They are the source of many stories and myths. The name of this spiral-shelled cephalopod comes from the Egyptian god Ammon. Ammon was pictured as a man with the horns of a ram protruding f... Want To Buy Fossils Wisely?
When looking to buy fossils to create or add to your collection it is advantageous to have some information about the fossils you want and the dealers you are buying from.Don't Pay Too Much!You can find fossils at all sorts of gift shops, rock shops,... Fossil Collecting Disaster In Indiana
When fossil collecting, road cuts can hold many treasures for fossil hunters. But fossil hunters BEWARE! Those cuts hold something more: varmints that will hang on to your skin long after you’ve taken your fossil treasures home.A Lesson LearnedWe’re... Geology Activities-Inspiring Life-long Learning with Fun
Do you need geology activities? For a classroom? Homeschooling? Something different for an after school program? Maybe you don’t know how much you need them.If you’ve ever taken a walk in the woods with a young child, you’ve probably observed a natur...
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