Paleobiology of Eocene Kimberlites from the Slave Province

Explore the paleobiology of Eocene kimberlites from the Slave Province in this Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series lecture. Delve into the fascinating world of kimberlite systems, their potential, and their significance in Canadian geology. Discover the process of kimberlite formation, explosion, and the resulting core samples. Examine the depositional context and various analytical techniques used to study these unique geological formations, including infrared spectroscopy and isotope analysis. Learn about the preservation of ancient wood, including Dawn Redwood, and the implications for understanding past climates. Investigate the Giraffe Kimberlite and its lake sediments, exploring the preserved microfossils and their importance in molecular phylogenetics. Gain insights into how these ancient windows into the past provide valuable messages for the future of paleobiology and climate science.

Introduction
Kimberlite System
Kimberlite Potential
Collaborators
What is a Kimberlite
Kimberlites in Canada
Discovery of Kimberlites in Canada
What do these rocks look like
Core samples
Kimberlite explosion
Microdiamond
Depositional context
Results
Wood
Dawn Redwood
Infrared spectroscopy
Isotope analysis
Global networks of ice
Open Access
Giraffe Kimberlite
Lake sediments
Silica
Algal Cells
Plastids
Microfossils
Molecular Phylogenetics