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The Geologists' Association: The Lagerstatten of Southern Germany
Date:
27 June - 04 July 2016
Event type:
Field trip, Social event
Organised by:
Geologists' Association
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
This palaeontological excursion examines some of the most stunning palaeontological sites in the World, including the World Heritage Site of Grube Messel, an Eocene oilshale famed for its rare fossil mammals; the Upper Jurassic Solnhofen Limestone that has now yielded thirteen examples of Archaeopteryx, the iconic link between dinosaurs and birds; and the Lower Jurassic Posidonia Shale famed for its ichthyosaurs with skin outlines and bellies full of babies.
We will visit museums dedicated to the palaeontology of each site, as well as have an opportunity to collect from each of the fossil Lagerstatten. Any discoveries made at Messel must be given over to the state museum, but finds in Solnhofen are yours to cherish, except Archaeopteryx which is now the protected state fossil.
Leader
Dave Martill
Cost & booking
Approx. £950.
Please register your interest with the GA office.