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Geologists reveal historic connection between England and France

The British mainland was shaped from the collision of not two, however three historic continental land plenty, in line with new analysis. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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bijoux-et-mineraux:Calcite – Egremont, Cumbria, England

bijoux-et-mineraux: Calcite – Egremont, Cumbria, England Geology Nerd

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Sediment core from sluice pond incorporates proof for 1755 New England earthquake

Indicators of a 1755 earthquake that was sturdy sufficient to topple steeples and chimneys in Boston might be seen in a sediment core drawn from jap Massachusetts’ Sluice Pond, in accordance with a brand new report. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Mass of warm rock rising beneath New England

Slowly but steadily, an enormous mass of warm rock is rising beneath part of New England, although a major volcanic eruption isn’t likely for millions of years, a new study suggests. The research is unprecedented in its scope and challenges … Continue reading

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Humankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in southern England

Fossils of the oldest mammals related to humankind have been discovered on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset in the UK. The two teeth are from small, rat-like creatures that lived 145 million years ago in the shadow of the dinosaurs. … Continue reading

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gorgeousgeology: Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, UK The Isle of…

gorgeousgeology: Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, UK The Isle of Sheppey has a large stretch of coast suitable for fossils.  It is probably best to head towards Warden Point where fossils can be found along the foreshore and include turtles, … Continue reading

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A Guide to Fossil Collecting in England and Wales

This is a information to the gathering, preservation and show of fossils from greater than 50 places within the UK, with a ahead by ichthyosaur skilled, and someday Deposits contributor and TV star, Dean Lomax. It is unashamedly based mostly … Continue reading

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Fossil insects from the Lower Cretaceous of southern England

It was over 150 years ago that the first major work began on the fossil insects of the Lower Cretaceous of England. The pioneers were Victorian naturalists, including the Rev Osmond Fisher, John O Westwood and, in particular, the Rev … Continue reading

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New vein of extremely rare mineral discovered in England

Rock solid: a piece of the Blue John from Treak Cliff Cavern Dave Dunford/Creative Commons A vein of a legendary semi-precious mineral was discovered  in Derbyshire, England, about 150 years after the last discovery. The first new vein of the … Continue reading

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Italian ‘among candidates for senior Bank of England job’

IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-b99bdfa9428f1d3250b1e0c9761c25da.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Italian ‘among candidates for senior Bank of England job’” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-b99bdfa9428f1d3250b1e0c9761c25da.jpg” (ANSA) – London, February 7 – An Italian economist is amongst a group of potential candidates currently being considered for the post of deputy … Continue reading

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