Florissant Fossil Beds Colorado United States North America
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado protects a world famous sedimentary unit deposited in a volcanic environment during the Oligocene. The white "paper shales" yield exquisitely preserved plant remains, insects, and fish.
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- Field Adventures: Florissant - The volcanic sediments of the Florissant Formation preserve a rich Oligocene flora.
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