Geology and Paleontology Videos Audio Described

Duration:

4 minutes, 23 seconds

At Fossil Butte’s research quarry, fossils are found, measured, excavated, and catalogued into the museum collection. This video demonstrates the process for specimen 3708, a Knightia eocaena.

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 26 seconds

Fossils have an extensive journey from the quarry to the museum. Volunteer Devin Cherry guides viewers through the process of excavation and preparation.

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 31 seconds

Learn about Fossil Butte’s two geologic formations, the Green River Formation and the Wasatch Formation.