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The ashfall beds were caused when a volcano erupted and covered the landscape with ashes. This caused a massive number of animals to die because they inhaled the ash and it coated their respiratory system and suffocated them. Then, the ashes covered their bodies and protected them from being scattered and decomposing over the millions of years.
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Why are so many fossils found in Alberta?
The Canadian province of Alberta is a treasure trove of ancient fossils. Thousands of dinosaur bones have been found in the rolling plains of the area. Alberta was an ancient sea bed. This likely accounts for the large amount of fossils.
Why are their so many well-preserved fossils?
There are so many well preserved fossils because there are so many fossils, some will be well preserved. In certain locations at certain times the conditions will be right for preserving living tissues.
Does this explain why archaeologists have been able to find so many fossils there?
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Why are so many creatures with shells found as fossils?
because they are found by waters edge
Why are their so many well preserved fossils?
its safe and its well preserved The organisms were buried quickly.
How many different kinds of fossils are there?
Anything can become a fossil, so there can be as many kinds of fossils around. Any living being end up being a fossil, even a foot print, leaves, etc.
What are fossils found in?
Calymene celebra or trilobite is the Wisconsin state fossil. Wisconsin was heavily glaciated so not very many fossils exist. No dinosaur bones have been found.
How do you know what dinosaurs look like?
Dinosaurs are reconstructed from fossils, petrified remains, trace fossils, and comparisons with existing animals.
What fossils are found in Wisconsin?
Calymene celebra or trilobite is the Wisconsin state fossil. Wisconsin was heavily glaciated so not very many fossils exist. No dinosaur bones have been found.
Why do we only have fossils of a fraction of the thins that have existed on earth?
This is because some of the things that existed were eaten by other things and so ceased to exist.
How do fossils from in rocks?
Some fossils are not rocks, but they form because there is so much pressure and it blends
Why are so many fossils found in the badlands?
because of climate change. Climate change killed the animals that lived there
