Why the Appalachians Contain Some of the Oldest Fossils on Earth

Explore the geological history of the Appalachian Mountains and discover how these ancient formations preserve some of Earth's oldest fossils in this 10-minute educational video. Learn about the billion-year-long process of continental collisions that created these mountains and understand how they became repositories for fossils of the earliest life forms visible in the fossil record. Examine the geological mechanisms that allowed these "plain-looking little rocks" to safeguard precious evidence of ancient life through eons of Earth's history. Gain insights into the connection between mountain formation, geological preservation, and the fossil record that helps scientists understand early life on our planet.