close up of colorful piece of petrified wood, Photo by Marge Post/NPS

 
Petrified Forest National Park is famous for its colorful petrified wood. Minerals have left behind a rainbow of red, blue, yellow, purple, grey, black and other colors. The abundance of exposed petrified wood at the park represents an important clue to understanding the ancient ecosystem of the Late Triassic.

You can view a polished piece of petrified wood in 3D. Click on the glasses below and use the mouse to move the petrified wood around.

3D glasses
This element provided by www.marcsteuben.com.

You will need Macromedia Shockwave Player to view this piece of petrified wood.

close up of colorful piece of petrified wood, Photo by Marge Post

close up of colorful piece of petrified wood, Photo by Marge Post

close up of colorful piece of petrified wood, Photo by Marge Post

close up of colorful piece of petrified wood, Photo by Marge Post

backnext

Wilderness Home / Virtual Tours Home / Park Home

What is Wilderness / Natural Ecosystems / Animals / Geology / Paleontology / Archeology / Today