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A new hominid fossil in South Africa - Watch the amazing video clip!
2010-04-20
Google Earth played a role in the discovery of a new hominid fossil at the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in South Africa. Researchers use of this software tool has resulted in several amazing disoveries in the previous years, and now a new discovery is done.
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The discovery reported on 7 April 2010 is one of the most significant palaeoanthropological discoveries in recent times, revealing at least two partial hominid skeletons in remarkable condition, dating to between 1.78 and 1.95 million years.
As Google itself describe the tool Google Earth on its website (http://earth.google.com): "The world's geographic information at your fingertips".
Wathch the video clip at YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DvG7Tz8HxU
How was Google Earth used to find the new hominid fossil?
Coming up more soon!
Stein Morten Lund, 20 April 2010
Additional information
Google Earth gives users the opportunity to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. It`s possible to explore rich geographical content, save toured places, and share information with others.
Google Earth main features are:
Historical imagery from around the globe
Ocean floor and surface data from marine experts
Simplified touring with audio and voice recording
Website for more information and download: http://earth.google.com/
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