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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Stonerose Eocene Fossil Site

   November 04, 2020

    STONEROSE

   Photographer:  Beth Anderson
   Summary Author:  Beth Anderson

   Seen above is the  Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil
   Site in  Republic, Washington. Here families can  check for fossils
   in the  shale that remains from the layers of  volcanic ash built
   up at the bottom of an ancient  Eocene lake. As the layers built up
   many ancient flora and fauna were stuck in the mud.  Stonerose
   fossils tell the story of the  geologic and biologic past of the
    Okanogan Highlands, and the area shows an unusual habitat for which
   there are no other fossil records of the era. Today, the public can
   visit the site, rent tools, and take a short walk to the site to see
   these ancient records for themselves. Photo taken June 19, 2019.
   Photo Details: Google Pixel 2, 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55",
   1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
     * Republic, Washington Coordinates:  48.64787, -118.73922

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