> Isotopic dating shows that whale falls in this region have occurred since at least 5.3 million years ago
Anyone know why these wouldn't be covered under a thick layer of sediment?
by nine_k
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> the fossil record in this area comprises both extant and extinct deep-diving beaked whales. Isotopic dating shows that whale falls in this region have occurred since at least 5.3 million years ago
So this look less like an organized cemetery, and more like Mt Everest, also littered by bones of the less fortunate adventurers.
by bkitano19
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Warning: the photos are nightmare fuel and not safe for bedtime
by Palomides
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funny that this summary is paywalled but the actual article is open access
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