yorkshire-geol-soc.bsky.social
Founded in 1837, the Yorkshire Geological Society was the first geological society in the North of England. We are a registered UK charity. We promote the geology of Northern England through indoor meetings, webinars, field trips and publications.
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@yorkshire-geol-soc.bsky.socialLook at that lovely Hildo...
Show PostTo find out more about the rocks of Pendle Hill check out out blog! Blog link: fossilsinthills.weebly.com/blogs/the-dr...
Show PostPendle Hill rises like the prow of a ship over Lancashire - famous for its witches but less so for its fossils! Most of the rocks of Pendle Hill are un-fossiliferous. You can however find a few fossils including these small bivalves (Posidonia) in scree on the flanks of the hill. #FossilFriday
Show PostHuge thanks to @yorkshire-geol-soc.bsky.social for the Research Grant that helped fund this work!
Show PostAlethopteris: a frond from a 300 million year old pteridosperm, or seed fern. This extinct group of plants had fern-like foliage, but unlike ferns also produced seeds. My desk has a 50mm grid :) #FossilFriday 🌏⚒🌱🔬🌿🌱
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