GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Albertosaurus was first discovered in 1884 along the Red Deer River, near what would become the town of Drumheller, Alberta. Joseph Burr Tyrrell, a geologist employed by the Geological Survey of Canada, made the discovery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Few dinosaurs are as awe-inspiring as Tyrannosaurus rex, but one that comes close is Albertosaurus (meaning Alberta lizard). In 1884, Geological Survey of Canada geologist Joseph Tyrrell discovered an Albertosaurus skull in the badlands along the Red Deer River.

Detailed explanation-3: -Joseph Tyrrell was known for his amazing discovery of the Albertosaurus Sarcophagus. In 1884 he led a group of explorers and cartographers to find coal seams in Red Deer Valley. Instead he found Albertosaurus’ skull jutting out of the ground. Albertosaurus was the first of its genus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first fossils of Albertosaurus were found by 25-year-old geologist, Joseph B Tyrrell, on 9 June 1884 in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Red Deer River in Alberta, Canada. He was actually looking for coal. More than 30 specimens of varying ages are known.