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| Here are some wonderful artist reconstructions of what Florissant might have looked like 34 million years ago, and one image showing life in Florissant today. |
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Artist: Rob Wood
A representation of what the Florissant valley looked like just before the volcanic mudflow entered the valley and buried the redwood forest.
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Artist: Rob Wood
A representation of what the Florissant valley looked like after the volcanic mudflow buried the redwood forest.
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Artist: Rob Wood
This incredibly detailed reconstruction includes many of the better known fossils found at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
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Map to fossil life shown in this image.
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Artist: Rob Wood
This is an illustration of modern life that can be found in the park today.
Try to find as many plants and animals as you can before clicking on the map!
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Map to modern life shown in this image.
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Artist: J. Vriesen
A view of the shores of ancient Lake Florissant with a Brontothere feeding along the shoreline in front of what remains of the once vast redwood forest. Fagopsis trees can be seen along the shoreline.
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34 million years ago, Florissant, Colorado featured a lake full of life in its waters and along its shores, periodically interrupted by violent volcanic eruptions devastating local plant and animal life. The volcanic eruptions that brought destruction to Florissant 34 million years ago ultimately would give us a glimpse of what life was like during the Eocene of North America. Enjoy this glimpse into Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument!
