AshFall Fossil Beds
The fossil beds are visible and a white, sandy color. The bones pop out of the ground and look like they have a stoney texture. The fossils are from dinosaurs and their ribs jut out very much. Some of the fossils look like hills because they are on top of each other.
The fossil beds are visible and a white, sandy color. The bones pop out of the ground and look like they have a stoney texture. The fossils are from dinosaurs and their ribs jut out very much. Some of the fossils look like hills because they are on top of each other.
How It Formed
How It Formed
How the Ashfall Fossil Beds were formed is that 10-12 million years ago ash from the Yellowstone Hotspot eruption killed the animals and created the fossils they are today. Watch this animation.
How the Ashfall Fossil Beds were formed is that 10-12 million years ago ash from the Yellowstone Hotspot eruption killed the animals and created the fossils they are today. Watch this animation.
Factors That Affect Its Climate
Factors That Affect Its Climate
State Location: Nebraska
State Location: Nebraska
Elevation: 1,722 feet
Elevation: 1,722 feet
Latitude: 42°N
Latitude: 42°N
Proximity to Water: 518 miles from Lake Michigan
Proximity to Water: 518 miles from Lake Michigan
During the winter solstice, there are 11 minutes less sunlight at the AshFall Fossil Beds than in Oak Bluffs.
During the winter solstice, there are 11 minutes less sunlight at the AshFall Fossil Beds than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice, there are 12 minutes more sunlight at the AshFall Fossil Beds than in Oak Bluffs.
During the summer solstice, there are 12 minutes more sunlight at the AshFall Fossil Beds than in Oak Bluffs.
