The results of the plate with footprints of dinosaur and the adjacent to its territory investigation by the methods of geophysics and geochemistry

Abstract

The geophysics and geochemistry methods were used to explore the plate with the footprints of a dinosaur, as well as the adjacent to its territory. The purpose of the research is to determine the geometric dimensions of the plate, including its underground part, the degree of cohesion with underlying rocks and to assess the possibility of transporting this object to the adjacent territory of National Park Kislovodsky. This is necessary to ensure proper storage conditions of the plate, as well as free access to it by tourists and researchers. It was shown that the plate is a breakaway fragment of the rocky outcrop, under which it is located, and is non transportable due to its geometric dimensions and weight. The only way to ensure the accessibility of the object is to peel off and move to adjacent territory the top layer of the plate with the footprints of a dinosaur. In addition, the footprint layer of the rock has been revealed in the rocky outcrop and its spreading has been defined. It has been established that in some places this layer extends to the daylight surface. This means that it is advisable to conduct a more detailed survey of the Kislovodsk city territory, since there is a possibility of revealing other traces of the ancient reptiles vital activity