8550 x 2707 px | 72,4 x 22,9 cm | 28,5 x 9 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
30. August 2023
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Fossil Butte National Monument is a renowned paleontological site located in southwestern Wyoming, United States. The monument, established in 1972, is part of the National Park System and is managed by the National Park Service. It is situated in the Kemmerer area, specifically in the Green River Formation, which is famous for its well-preserved fossils from the Eocene Epoch, approximately 50 million years ago. he geology of the region is characterized by the sedimentary rock layers of the Green River Formation, which contain the rich fossil deposits. The formation was created by the ancient Lake Gosiute, which existed in this area during the Eocene Epoch.
