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LAKE
CHANNING ASH BEDS
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Although
these are called 'ash' beds, geological processes have altered the thin
layers of volcanic ash to a fine-grained clay called bentonite.
Fossilized
insects, plant material, and fish bones have all been found
between the thin layers.
The
'ash' beds are about 1-2 million years old. |
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Oak
leaves preserved in the fine layers of ash (bentonite). Slab is
about 1 inch wide.
Specimen:
TMM BEG 30770
Object: Oak
leaf
Locality: Near Channing, Hartley County, Texas
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Even
the relics of boring insects are preserved in the thin fossil
leaf. Slab is about 1 inch long.
Specimen:
TMM BEG 30770
Object: Oak
leaf
Locality: Near Channing, Hartley County, Texas
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Along
with the plant remnants were the remains of insects and tiny
feathers. Slab is about 6 inches long
Specimen:
TMM 1875TX48 (BEG 30770)
Objects: Insects
Locality: Near Channing, Hartley County, Texas
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Specimen:
TMM 1875TX48 (BEG 30770)
Object: Ant
Locality: Near Channing, Hartley County, Texas
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Specimen:
TMM 1875TX48 (BEG 30770)
Object: Dragonfly
nymph
Locality: Near Channing, Hartley County, Texas |
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