January 28, 2013

Monday Geology Picture(s): Coral in the Backyard

Posted by Evelyn Mervine

A coral outcrop in someone's backyard in Barbados, June 2009.

If you live in Barbados, don’t be surprised if one day a group of geologists shows up in your backyard… especially if there are coral rocks in your backyard, which is likely considering how much coral, both modern and fossil, is found on Barbados.

Another view of the backyard coral outcrop, Barbados, June 2009.

A group of geologists gathered around the backyard coral outcrop, Barbados, June 2009.

A student taking a closer look at the backyard coral outcrop, Barbados, June 2009.