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Devonian Fossil Gorge

The Devonian Fossil Gorge was exposed after two major, catastrophic floods in central Iowa (’93 and 2008). The torrential flows of water exposed an area of fossilized sea bed from the Devonian era (375 million year ago – give or… Continue Reading →

UW Madison Geology Museum

Tucked on a side-street towards the south end of the UW-Madison campus is the UW Madison Geology Museum. A science museum/hall has been part of the campus since its inception. While small, like most university museums, it has many excellent… Continue Reading →