Extraordinary Modes of Fossil Preservation

Explore extraordinary modes of fossil preservation in this 58-minute talk by Jon Noad from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Delve beyond common permineralization to discover spectacular examples of unusual fossilization processes. Learn about fossils replaced by opal and various metals, including gold; preserved internal organs as casts; and fossilized feathers, nests, and eggs. Examine three-dimensional specimens and other rare preservation methods. Investigate diverse fossilization environments, from fine-grained sediments and lithographic siltstones to volcanic deposits and submarine channels. Uncover the secrets of preservation in amber, limescale, travertine, and tar beds. Gain insights into mineralization, carbonization, and the creation of fossils in materials like glass, wood, and silica. Discover the fascinating world of fossil metals, including iron sulfide, pyrite, and even gold-preserved whales.

Introduction
Mud
Fine grained sediments
Lithographic siltstone
Terrestrial laminated deposits
Green River deposits
Rainout deposits
Volcanic deposits
Finegrained sediments
Cement and nodules
Mason Creek Formation
Scipionics
Submarine Channel
Santana Formation
Okotoks Formation
Miocene
Amber
Limescale
Travertine
Tar Beds
Freezing Pickled
Mineralization
Carbonization
Glass
Wood
Silica
Fossils
Fossil Metal
Iron sulfide
Pyrite
Gold
Whales
Summary
Conclusion
Question
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