Fossil trip to Al-Nakhsh, Qatar with QNHG, showcasing unique geological formations & desert landscape – described by AI
Sand covering chalky limestone in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Sand covering gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Slab of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Pavement by gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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White gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Grass growing on layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Haloxylon salicornicum (Hammada elegance, local names remith, hamd) growing on layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Patterns of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Patterns of layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Green seedling of desert plant Zygophyllum qatarense in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Compact seedling of desert plant Zygophyllum qatarense among sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Dried stem of Zygophyllum in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Chalky limestone in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring glittering gypsum pavement (selenite) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Slabs of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Slabs of gypsum crystals (selenite) with sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc exploring fossilised stromatolites (microbial mats) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Haloxylon salicornicum (Hammada elegance, local names remith, hamd) growing in cracks of gypsum pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar
Protruding layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar
Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring area of gypsum crystal pavement (selenite) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar
Texture of protruding gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Flower bud of Brown Lily (Dipcadi erythraeum, local names mesailemo, besailemo) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Hairy leaves of milkvetch Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis in sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
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Stratified layers of limestone and Miocene deposits of the Dam Formation on the slope of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
This photo album documents a fossil trip to Al-Nakhsh, Qatar on February 7, 2014, organized by the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG). The album features 26 images showcasing the unique geological formations and desert landscape of the region, including gypsum crystals, limestone layers, and fossilized stromatolites. The photos also capture members of the QNHG exploring the area, examining rock formations, and discovering plant species such as Haloxylon salicornicum and Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis. The images provide a detailed look at the region's natural history, highlighting its fascinating geology and diverse flora and fauna that have adapted to thrive in the harsh desert environment. – AI summary
Путешествие по ископаемым в Аль-Нахш, Катар, 7 февраля 2014 года. В этом фотоальбоме задокументировано путешествие к ископаемым в Аль-Нахш, Катар, 7 февраля 2014 года, организованное Группой естествоиспытателей Катара (QNHG). В альбоме представлено 26 изображений, демонстрирующих уникальные геологические формирования и пустынный ландшафт региона, включая гипсовые кристаллы, известковые слои и окаменелостей строматолитов. Фотографии также запечатлевают членов QNHG, исследующих местность, изучающих породы и обнаруживая такие виды растений, как Haloxylon salicornicum и Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis. Известные события региона подробно описаны, с подробным рассказом об увлекательной геологии и разнообразной растительности и животном мире, которые приспособились процветать в суровых пустынных условиях – Russian translation
2014年2月7日,卡塔尔自然历史团队组织了一次古生物之旅。这个相册记录了此行的点滴,包括Al-Nakhsh地区独特的地质构造和沙漠风景,如石膏晶体、石灰岩层以及化石变质岩颗粒。照片中还展现了卡塔尔自然历史团队成员探索该地区、检查岩层并发现Haloxylon salicornicum和Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis等植物种类。这些照片详细展示了卡塔尔Al-Nakhsh的自然历史,凸显了当地有趣的地质构造和适应沙漠环境生长繁衍的多样化植物群落。 – Chinese translation