What prehistoric treasures lie beneath Los Angeles?

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Beneath Los Angeles, construction activities are uncovering a wealth of prehistoric fossils dating back thousands of years, including remains of Columbian mammoths, rabbits, camels, and bison from the last Ice Age. The expansion of the Metro subway system has led to regular discoveries, prompting discussions about the importance of allowing scientists to study these finds, even if it delays construction. The La Brea Tar Pits, located in the city, are also a significant site for fossil discoveries. Workers are instructed to report any findings and shift to different areas to continue their work. This ongoing excavation highlights the rich paleontological history hidden beneath the urban landscape of Los Angeles.
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Ever wonder what is under the ground you are walking on?
No, neither do I, usually.
But, if anything, at least a record of the history of the Earth lies under your feet.

Tunnels diggers in Los Angeles are finding fossils going back 1000's of years.
In this Aug. 15, 2017 photo, paleontologist Ashley Leger shows a skull of a young Columbian mammoth found at the construction site of the Metro Purple Line extension in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles subway system is expanding and so too are the number of prehistoric fossils being recovered as crews dig beneath the city. Since work on one extension began in 2014, workers have routinely turned up fossilized remains of rabbits, camels, bison and other creatures that roamed the region during the last Ice Age. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
https://phys.org/news/2017-12-subway-paleontology-la-unEarth's-fossil.html
 
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Pretty awesome! I hope the builders let the scientists peak about even if it slows them down.
 
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The La Brea Tar Pits are right in the center of L.A.= Los Angeles, and they have turned up many fossils: https://tarpits.org/la-brea-tar-pits I never went into the museum, but I did ride the Wilshire Boulevard bus right by the place quite a number of times.
 
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There was also a report this morning from CBS - heard the vocals on the local radio station carrying the CBS update of news of the week.
I would never have guessed that beneath Los Angeles there was such a rich collection of fossils.
I suppose I used the incorrect word - history without the pre-.
 
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Charles Link said:
The La Brea Tar Pits are right in the center of L.A.= Los Angeles, and they have turned up many fossils: https://tarpits.org/la-brea-tar-pits I never went into the museum, but I did ride the Wilshire Boulevard bus right by the place quite a number of times.
Close enough I suppose.:biggrin:
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Pretty awesome! I hope the builders let the scientists peak about even if it slows them down.
Apparently if the workers find something, they report the find, and move to work on an area farther removed.
 

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