Cambrian Trilobites of Utah

A Modocia typicalis trilobite fossil of the Cambrian Period (570-500 million years ago). Fossil was found in Utah.

Picture below of a Tricrepicephalus corri Cambrian Period trilobite fossil found in Utah.

Both fossils were on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (August 2010).

Greenops boothi Trilobite

Trilobite fossil of a Greenops boothi found in New York.  Creature existed in the Devonian Period (395-345 million years ago).  Picture taken at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (August 2010).

National Fossil Day!

 Its National Fossil Day in the United States of America today.  I put together an image of some ferns to mark the day. 

In other geology news, congratulations to Chile and the rescue of the miners from the copper and gold mine.  What an amazing accomplishment!

Here is a list of 230 fossil parks in the United States which five are listed in Indiana and Kentucky.