Trilobite Rock, Cobb Valley, Tasman Region, New Zealandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Trilobite Rock | - not defined - |
| Cobb Valley | Valley |
| Tasman Region | District |
| New Zealand | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 7' 48'' South , 172° 36' 30'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Age:
541 ± 1.0 to 485.4 ± 1.9 Ma
Geologic Time:
Reference for age:
Hayward, B.W. (2009) Protecting fossil sites in New Zealand. In: LIPPS J.H. & GRANIER B.R.C. (eds.) PaleoParks - The Protection and conservation of fossil sites worldwide - Carnets de G
Köppen climate type:
Tiny trilobite fossils in a limestone outcrop, one kilometre upstream from the head of Cobb Dam. First discovered in 1948, the rock shows 15 species of trilobites. Since the creation of the Kahurangi National Park in the 1990's, collecting is forbidden. Fifteen other fossil locations have been found in the area. They are New Zealand's oldest fossils, dating middle Cambrian. The rock can be accessed by car, although a 4 wheel drive is recommended in winter. Nearby to the rock is a tramper's hut, and campground.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- Takaka terraneVolcanic Arc
New Zealand
- South IslandIsland
- Southern AlpsMountain Range
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