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Archeologists Uncover Ice Age Footprints

Two researchers using two different methods to uncover footprints.

Researchers must be careful to protect each archeological find whilst finding ways to best uncover their discoveries. Two methods include using a brush to gently brush away loose sediment and a small scraper to scrape away particles and provide more definition for fossil outlines.

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White Sands National Park, New Mexico
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01/14/2020

01/14/2020

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