Joggins, Nova Scotia

Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nova Scotia, Canada, stands out as a pivotal location for understanding the Carboniferous Coal Age, approximately 315 million years ago. The cliffs, eroded by some of the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy, have yielded remarkable fossil discoveries, including fossil forests and a rich terrestrial fauna. Since its early exploration by geologists like Charles Lyell and William Dawson in the nineteenth century, Joggins has remained a hotspot for scientific insights, with ongoing discoveries driven by winter storms, rock falls, and tides. This study highlights the site's enduring significance, providing an updated field guide to unlock its secrets and underscoring its role as a 'classic locality' that continues to captivate researchers.

Falcon‐Lang, H. J., Gibling, M. R., & Grey, M. (2010). Joggins, Nova Scotia. Geology Today, 26(3), 108–114. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2451.2010.00755.x