
Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
Rocks, minerals, and fossils are the foundation of Kansas landscapes and provide clues to life in the ancient past.
Rocks, Minerals, and Geologic Curiosities in Kansas
Rocks and minerals on and below the surface in Kansas create a varied landscape and provide economic opportunities.

Fossils in Kansas
Through fossil finds, geologists and paleontologists piece together evidence of earlier life and landscapes on Earth.

Geoarchaeology
Geoarchaeologists combine geologic and archaeological techniques and research to learn more about when, where, and how early people lived in North America and what natural environments were like during prehistoric times.

How Rocks Are Named
In the same way that biologists use categories to identify animals and plants, geologists have created categories such as formations, groups, and members to distinguish one rock layer from another.
