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What am I looking at? Found in the German Alps (programming.dev)

submitted 6 months ago by mrks@programming.dev to c/geology@lemmy.ca

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Hey geologists! I found this stone during a hike in the German Alps. Could you please help me identify what I am looking at? Could this be a fossil? I would say the dimensions were 30x30cm.

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[–] manuallybreathing@lemmy.ml 17 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Likely some type of trace fossil, from things living in mud under the water https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trace_fossil

you could search 'fossils german alps', if these are common i presume theyre easy to find online

also taking photos of rocks, its good to include something for scale, a coin, a lense cap, whatever

getting to see this kind of stuff out in the world is always really exciting, enjoy!

[–] mrks@programming.dev 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thank you for your reply!

also taking photos of rocks, its good to include something for scale, a coin, a lense cap, whatever

Yeah, I was thinking about that only after the fact unfortunately. Was hoping the dimensions might suffice.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Next time remember to bring a banana.

[–] mrks@programming.dev 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I had a Knoppers bar in my backpack. But I forgor 😔