Jydegaard Formation, Geological formation in Bornholm Island, Denmark.
The Jydegaard Formation is a geological rock layer on Bornholm Island made up of sandstone and claystone dating from the Early Cretaceous. These stacked sediments form part of the Danish Basin and reveal how material was deposited during that ancient time.
This rock layer formed during the Early Cretaceous about 140 million years ago when shallow seas covered the region. A significant discovery in 2000 was the first recorded dinosaur tooth found in Denmark, which came from these sediments.
The formation serves as a research center for Danish geologists and paleontologists who study the region's prehistoric life through its preserved fossils.
This formation can be reached through geological trails that cross the island. Some areas are covered with plants, so it helps to take your time walking and watch your footing on the uneven ground.
The sediments hold fossils of crocodiles, turtles, and fish from that remote time. This variety of ancient animals shows the area was once a thriving marine ecosystem quite different from what you see today.
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