Rare Petrified Redwood Forest of Florissant | Discover the Hidden Geologic Marvel in Colorado

Rare Petrified Redwood Forest of Florissant | Discover the Hidden Geologic Marvel in Colorado

Explore one of the most unique fossil sites in North America—the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado! This incredible site preserves a petrified redwood forest, fossilized over 34 million years ago during the late Eocene period. Discover the fascinating geology, paleontology, and volcanic history that created one of the world’s richest fossil deposits.

In this video, we take you on a tour of massive petrified redwood stumps, learn how a volcanic eruption preserved entire ecosystems in stone, and reveal how this ancient forest once thrived at high elevation in prehistoric Colorado.

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What You’ll Discover:
The science behind petrified wood formation
Ancient volcanoes and lahars that buried the redwoods
How fine volcanic ash helped preserve delicate fossil insects and plants
Rare fossil discoveries from the Eocene Florissant Formation
Geologic insights into climate change over millions of years

About Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument:
Located in central Colorado, this national monument is home to:
Giant Sequoia stumps—relatives of today’s redwoods
Over 1,700 fossil species of plants, insects, and animals
Volcanic tuff layers and ancient lake sediments
A rare glimpse into prehistoric life at high elevations

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