Precambrian Collection

Early Precambrian Earth
An impression of the Earths surface during the early Precambrian period (4, 500 to 543 million years ago), by Barry Evans

Precambrian volcano
An impression by Micahael Copus of Precambrian (4, 500 to 544 million years ago) bomb-rock volcano in Leicestershire, England

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Canada, Ontario, Killarney Provincial Park. Animal tracks in snow at spring thaw. Date: 23/04/2010

A l origine, la Lune plus proche de la Terre encore fluide, produisait des marees formidables (engraving)
3626396 A l origine, la Lune plus proche de la Terre encore fluide, produisait des marees formidables (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A l origine)

La formation de l atmosphere (engraving)
3626390 La formation de l atmosphere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La formation de l atmosphere. Premiere condensation des eaux)

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Sunrise over Cropston Reservoir seen from Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire

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The craggy rocks of Charnwood Forest are of volcanic origin

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Charnwood Forest has many exposed granite outcrops

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View over Charnwood Forest at sunrise

Early Earth globe, artwork C016 / 3733
Early Earth globe, artwork. On this early Earth, the first continents are forming with clouds present in the atmosphere. On the existing land masses, there is widespread volcanic activity

Archean Landscape
An artists impression of an Archean landscape (3, 800 to 2, 500 million years ago), with the thin crust scarred by meteorite craters and dotted with pools of molten rock

Tribrachidium fossil
Ediacaran fossil. Fossil of a soft-bodied, multi-cellular organism (Tribrachidium heraldicum) from the Ediacaran Period (around 635 to 542 million years ago)

Mawsonites (Trace fossil), petal-like impression in sandstone, late Precambrian era

Model of landform evolution in the prehistoric era, including Quaternary, Tertiary, Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic, Permian, Carboniferous, Devonian, Silurian, Ordovician, Precambrian periods

Artists concept of the formation of the solar system
This rendering suggests how the newly formed Earth and sun may have appeared shortly after the Suns heat and solar wind cleared the inner solar system of cooler gases

Artists concept showing how the surface of Earth appeared during the Hadean eon
Artists concept showing how the surface of the Earth may have appeared beneath its clouds about 500 million years after its birth, also known as the Hadean eon

View of Earth 650 million years ago during the Marinoan glaciation
This is how the Earth may have appeared about 650 million years ago during a period when snow and ice may have covered most, if not all, of the Earths surface and oceans

Artists concept of a young, turbulent Earth
A young Earth is shrouded in turbulent, roiling clouds, while under the shadow of its night side can be seen flashes of lightning and the ruddy glow of volcanoes

Planet Earth 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian period
This is how the Earth may have appeared 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian Snowball Earth period. The worldwide glaciers have melted and the ocean is largely liquid again

Artists concept of an early Earth impact
A molten, infant Earth is impacted by an object about 10 miles in diameter, releasing 200 million times as much energy as the largest manmade explosion

Animals and floral life from the Burgess Shale formation of the Cambrian period
Animals and floral life from the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago from the Burgess Shale formation in Canada. Visible are Anomalocaris, Opabinia, trilobites, stromatolites, and anemones

The predator Opabinia uses its proboscis to eat a trilobite in a Cambrian ocean

Artists concept of Archean stromatolites on the shore of an ancient sea
Dome-shaped stromatolites, averaging three feet high and four feet wide, populate the shallow shore of an ancient sea 3 billion years ago

Trilobites try to hide from predator Opabinia in a Cambrian sea full of stromatolites

A variety of micro organisms have ventured out of the ocean and onto two volcanic
A variety of single-celled organisms have ventured out of the ocean and onto the rocky remains of two volcanic calderas, adding color to an otherwise monochromatic landscape

Charniodiscus (Sea pen) fossil, leaf-like impression on dark surface, late Precambrian era

Spriggina fossil, leaf-like Impression on sandstone, late Precambrian era

Cloudinid prehistoric animals, artwork
Cloudinid prehistoric animals, computer artwork

Stromatolite C016 / 5593
Stromatolite. Section through a stromatolite, the fossilised remains of a colony of cyanobacteria. This specimen originates from the Precambrian rocks of Eastern Siberia 2, 500-2

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5353
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of the Moon forming in the skies of a proto-Earth following the collision that led to its formation

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5352
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized protoplanet (Theia) looming over a proto-Earth with which it is about to collide. This illustrates the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon

Early Earths internal structure, artwork
Early Earths internal structure. Artwork of a hemispherical cross-section through the early Earth, with thin oceanic crust and formation of the first continental landmasses

Proterozoic Ice Age

Proterozoic ocean floor
A restoration of Proterozoic ocean floor with bun-shaped stromatolites

Precambrian Landscape
Artists impression of a Precambrian (4, 500 to 543 million years ago) landscape, when oxygen built up in the atmosphere (about 1)

Surface of the early Earth
An impression by Barry Evans of what the surface of the Earth may have looked like when it was very young, and still forming

Early Precambrian Coast
Barry Evanss impression of an early Precambrian (4, 500 to 543 million years ago) ocean with volcanic and sedimentary rocks

Cyclomedusa from the latest Precambrian (Ediacaran) of South Australia. The slab of sandstone bearing this apparent jellyfish has a visible width of about 8cms

Stromatolite
Section through a fossil stromatolite (fossilised remains of a colony of cyanobacteria cushions). Originating from the Precambrian rocks of Eastern Siberia 2, 500 - 2, 000 million years old

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Early stromatolites, artwork
Early stromatolites. Artwork of early stromatolites during a volcanic period. Stromatolites (boulder-like structures, lower frame) are an ancient form of life, dating back over 500 million years

Early Earth, computer artwork
Early Earth. Computer artwork of volcanic eruptions and meteorites falling on a young Earth during its formation. The Moon is seen in the sky, glowing as it is also impacted by meteorites

Formation of the Moon, artwork
Formation of the Moon. Computer artwork showing the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon. This theory says that an object about the size of Mars (top right)

Mudunda Rock - Tsavo East National Park - Kenya - Africa
MAB-1124 Mudunda Rock - Tsavo East National Park Kenya - Africa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Precambrian: Unveiling Earth's Ancient Secrets" Step back in time to the Early Precambrian Earth, a period shrouded in mystery and awe. Witness the birth of our planet through the lens of history, as volcanic eruptions shaped its landscapes and set the stage for life to emerge. DDE-90028420 takes us on a visual journey, capturing an engraving that depicts a time when our Moon was closer to Earth, still fluid and causing tremendous tides. Imagine standing witness to these formidable forces shaping our world. The formation of the atmosphere is beautifully illustrated in another engraving (BAL0411814), showcasing how gases enveloped our young planet, paving the way for future life forms. As we gaze at BAL03920051, BAL03920002, and BAL03920017 engravings from Canada's Ontario region - specifically Killarney Provincial Park - we can almost hear whispers from animal tracks etched into thawing snow during springtime. Transport yourself further with C016 / 3733 artwork depicting an Early Earth globe. This captivating piece allows us to envision what our planet looked like billions of years ago – a vastly different landscape than what we know today. Finally, immerse yourself in an Archean Landscape where ancient rocks tell tales of early geological processes that shaped continents and laid foundations for life's evolution. Precambrian offers us glimpses into a distant past when everything was yet untamed and unexplored. Let your imagination soar as you delve deeper into this fascinating era that holds many secrets waiting to be unraveled.