Wednesday, October 14, 2020

150 million year old Dragonfly Fossil in Limestone in Germany

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    October 14, 2020
    In praise of the old…the very old

    In praise of the old…the very old

    What better way to honor National Fossil Day than with this amazing dragonfly! It's rare to find one in such exquisite condition, but this one was discovered in Solnhofen, Germany, where limestone deposits preserved some of the most detailed fossils ever found—including the birdlike dinosaur called Archaeopteryx. This dragonfly was preserved in the Solnhofen limestone about 150 million years ago in the Jurassic Period. It measures about 5.5 inches across.

    Back here in the United States we're marking the 11th annual National Fossil Day, hosted by the National Park Service. It's the perfect time to unleash your inner paleontologist. Fossils are often discovered on public lands like national parks, so park rangers, scientists, and educators typically use this day to share how fossils can help us understand what life looked like on an ancient Earth. Even if some events this year can't be held in person, take a moment to look at fossil images online, or read up on the latest fossil news.

    Quote of the day

    Time is for dragonflies and angels. The former live too little and the latter live too long.
    —James Thurber

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  2. National Fossil Day (U.S. National Park Service)

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    Sep 28, 2020 · National Fossil Day is an annual celebration held to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. Next National Fossil Day is Wednesday October 14, 2020 Official NFD 2020 Artwork

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  3. National Fossil Day - Wikipedia

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    National Fossil Day was established in the United States to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils. It was first held on October 13, 2010, during Earth Science Week. The National Park Service, the American Geosciences Institute, and more than 375 partners, including museums, institutions, organizations and other groups, joined together to educate the public about the value of fossils. Hundreds of activities were hosted across the United States aimed at improving public understanding o…

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  4. NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Fossil Day | KX NEWS

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    5 hours ago · On National Fossil Day dig up some cool facts of your own about the weird science that continues to teach us from the dust. Today we also celebrate National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day, National Emergency Nurse’s Day, National Stop Bullying Day, National Dessert Day, and Be Ball and Be Free Day.

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    Oct 13, 2020 · National Fossil Day – October 14, 2020. National Fossil Day. Fossils aren’t just interesting and fun to look at — they’re also proof of the existence of once-living things (like dinosaurs, animals, plants and even DNA remnants). Through these fossils we’re able to learn a …

 

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