Image licensed under CC BY 2.0

Current Event December 3, 2024

Matching Dinosaur Footprints an Ocean Apart


Matching dinosaur prints found in Brazil and Cameroon, separated by the Atlantic Ocean, are exciting discoveries for scientists. The prints provide clues about the geography of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana soon before it split to become the continents of South America and Africa. Listen to hear how scientists determined the prints matched and learn about the strip of land that was the last connection point before South America and Africa floated thousands of miles from one another.

Geography Earth Systems

Story Length: 2:21

Listen to the Story:

SOURCE:

National Public Radio © 2024 National Public Radio, Inc. Used with the permission of NPR. All rights reserved.

AIR DATE: 08/28/2024