Recent field collecting in southern Norway has revealed a previously undocumented occurrence of iridescent andradite garnets near the town of Drammen. The crystals display unusually intense and colourful reflections, reminiscent of the northern lights of the Scandinavian sky. This is the first time rainbow garnet of this quality has been found in Norway and, above all, it’s the only confirmed European locality for this material.
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In October 2024, Pal-Venn organized an extraordinary expedition to explore the fossil-rich sites in the Zagora and Maider regions of northeastern Morocco. Focusing on the renowned Ordovician layers, participants had a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of Earth's oldest and most biologically significant periods.
The Slemmestad Geology Center opened in the spring of 2018. The center houses exhibitions and serves as an educational space for children and young people who want to learn about the unique geology of Slemmestad. It consists of a museum and a fossil preparation workshop.
