Cretaceous Sedimentary Structure near Gyeseungsa Temple, Goseong
固城 桂承寺 白堊紀 堆積構造
경상남도 고성군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.475
- Category
- 자연지형
- Era
- 중생대
- Designated year
- 2006
- Location
- 고성군, 경상남도— 경상남도 고성군 영현면 대법리 산 17-1 등
- Coordinates
- 35.052967, 128.224022
Description
Trace fossils formed during the Cretaceous Period of the Mesozoic Era, including ripple marks and rain prints, dinosaur footprints and sedimentary layers, are scattered around the grounds of Gyeseungsa Temple. Different types of ripple marks have been found here, the largest of which is 13.5 meters wide and 7 meters long, and is in excellent condition. Various dinosaur footprints, including those of sauropods (large herbivorous quadrupeds) and theropods (mostly bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs), have been discovered. They are evaluated as important materials for research on the Paleo-environment.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)