La Brea Tar Pits, Paleontological site in Los Angeles, United States.
Natural asphalt seeps through ground fissures, creating dark pools where fossils from the Ice Age remain preserved in exceptional condition.
Spanish explorer first documented these natural tar pits in 1769, leading to early exploitation for oil and minerals before scientific research began.
Native Chumash and Tongva peoples utilized the natural tar from these pits to construct boats and waterproof their materials.
The George C. Page Museum displays over one million specimens from 650 animal and plant species extracted from the tar pits.
Methane gas bubbles rise through the tar pits, caused by specific bacteria that consume petroleum and release gas as a byproduct.
Location: Los Angeles
Website: https://tarpits.org
GPS coordinates: 34.06306,-118.35583
Latest update: June 4, 2025 21:28
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