The Triassic in Maryland, US

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Paleontology and geology

During the Triassic, rift basins began to develop in central Maryland as plate movement started to pull apart the supercontinent of Pangea. Sediments washed into these valleys and accumulated as lake and river sediments, represented by layers of red shale, siltstone, and sandstone. Early dinosaurs roamed the landscape, leaving behind mostly footprints.

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Education and Exhibits

Education and Exhibits

Physical Exhibits (showing 1 of 1 listings)

Maryland Science Center Exhibits: This site details information on exhibits at the Maryland Science Center, including Dinosaur Mysteries (featuring a cast T. rex skeleton, models of Maryland's dinosaurs, and other exhibits), Fossil Quest, and TerraLink (highlighting geology and other earth sciences). 

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