Fossilization Collection

Fossils
5614340 Fossils; (add.info.: Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish)

Fern fossils in coal
5614339 Fern fossils in coal; (add.info.: Fern fossils in coal. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Asphalt lake with creatures above and below surface, during fossilization process

Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Fern fossils in coal. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Illustration of formation of a fossil

Fossilization at sea with shell moving through earth layers underwater

Dead Parasaurolophus dinosaur, artwork
Dead dinosaur, artwork. Parasaurolophus was a hadrosaurid or duck-billed dinosaur. It lived in North America during the Upper Cretaceous period, 75-65 million years ago

Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull C016 / 5882
Cro-Magnon 1 fossil skull. Cast of a fossil of the skull of a male aged around 45 years of age. It dates from around 28, 000 years ago

Illustration of formation of a fossil, from preservation to discovery

Illustration of the different stages of landform evolution and concurrent fossilization of a Triceratops dinosaur

Petrified trees, Mik mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Fossils in limestone, Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Saltwater Clam (Myophorella sp. ) shell fossil, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October
Saltwater Clam (Myophorella sp.) shell fossil, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, October

Fossilised dinosaur footprints in rock, Lavini di Marco, Rovereto, Trentino, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Fossil sea urchin spine, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Fossil Portland Screw turreted gastropod, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Belemnite rostrum fossils in rock at base of cliff on beach, Dorset, England, May

Ammonite (Coroniceras bucklandi) fossils exposed in rock pavement, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, May

Fossilized olive leaves from 60, 000 BC, found on Santorini, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece

Belemnite rostrum fossil, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

Marine invertebrate fossil, exposed in eroded coastal rock, Yehliu Geopark, Yehliu Promontory, Taiwan, April

Fossils with fossil hammer, Osmington Mills, Dorset, England, August

Dinosaur footprints in fossilised riverbed, Enciso, La Rioja, Spain, September

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1017
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1037
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks dating from the Palaeocene epoch (around 65.5 to 56 million years ago). Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0996
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks embedded in the ground. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Petrified forest, New Zealand
Petrified forest. Close-up of a petrified tree trunk at Curio Bay, South Island, New Zealand. Curio Bay is a coastal embayment and a site of a petrified forest some 180 million years old

Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1 C016 / 0566
Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1. This specimen, from an elderly male, dates from around 70, 000 years ago. It was discovered in the Dordogne region in southern France in 1909

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0997
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0999
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1018
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1015
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1016
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0998
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks embedded in the ground. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1001
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1000
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1019
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1) C016 / 5324
Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1). Oblique view of a cast of the fossil of the adult female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) cranium discovered at Forbes Quarry, Gibraltar

Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1) C016 / 5323
Neanderthal cranium (Gibraltar 1). Frontal view of a cast of the fossil of the adult female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) cranium discovered at Forbes Quarry, Gibraltar

Neanderthal cranium (Neanderthal 1) C016 / 5306
Neanderthal cranium (Neanderthal 1). Cast of the fossil cranium of Neanderthal 1, the original Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Homo habilis cranium (OH 24) C016 / 5252
Homo habilis cranium (OH 24). Cast of a reconstructed cranium from Bed 1, Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. This specimen, Olduvai Hominid 24 (OH 24), is also known as Twiggy

Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1) C016 / 5201
Homo neanderthalensis cranium (Tabun 1). Side view of a cast of a fossil skull of a female Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5174
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Side view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1) C016 / 5173
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 1). Frontal view of a reconstruction of the fossil Homo sapiens skull known as Omo 1 and discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5169
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Side view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5167
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Oblique view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2) C016 / 5166
Homo sapiens cranium (Omo 2). Frontal view of a cast of a fossil Homo sapiens cranium dating from 130, 000 years ago. Known as Omo 2, it was discovered in 1967 at the Omo River

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"Fossilization: Preserving the Ancient Secrets of Earth's Past" Step into a world frozen in time, where creatures both familiar and strange once roamed. In an asphalt lake, above and below its murky surface, lies a snapshot of prehistoric life during the fossilization process. This unique environment captures the essence of ancient existence. As we delve deeper into the realm of fossils, we uncover remarkable traces left behind by nature itself. Footprints etched in stone tell tales of birds soaring through ancient skies, while mudcracks reveal a long-lost landscape parched by time. Ammonites and trilobites emerge from their rocky tombs as silent witnesses to eons past. Ripplemarks dance across sedimentary layers like echoes from forgotten shores, whispering stories only geology can decipher. Fish swim gracefully through underwater earth layers, forever trapped in their aquatic journey towards preservation. Venturing beyond land borders, we encounter fern fossils nestled within coal formations - remnants of lush forests that thrived millions of years ago. These delicate imprints serve as reminders that even the most fragile beauty can withstand the test of time. In Italy's majestic Alps lies Lavini di Marco - home to fossilized dinosaur footprints locked within solid rock. Here stands evidence of colossal beasts that once roamed these lands with thunderous steps; their presence immortalized for us to marvel at today. Gaze upon a fallen Parasaurolophus dinosaur brought back to life through artwork; its demise marking another chapter in Earth's ever-evolving story. Witness illustrations depicting each stage in the formation process - from preservation deep underground to thrilling discovery on our own doorstep. Finally, observe how landforms evolve alongside concurrent fossilization - a Triceratops dinosaur becoming part of geological history amidst shifting landscapes and changing timescales. Fossilization is more than just petrified remains; it is an intricate tapestry woven over millennia by the forces of nature.