This dinosaur was literally under their parking lot
PBS Eons • 2026-04-09T16:15:05Z • 0:47:00 • intermediate • Science
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Imagine discovering a dinosaur bone right under your feet! This incredible find at a parking lot is a remarkable story of paleontological luck.
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paleontology
/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɑlədʒi/
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The scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.
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Paleontology has revealed much about the evolution of dinosaurs.
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geothermal
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈθɜrməl/
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Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the Earth.
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Geothermal energy is a sustainable way to heat buildings.
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curator
/kjʊˈreɪtər/
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A person in charge of a museum or other collection.
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The curator organized a new exhibit on ancient civilizations.
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accidental
/ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/
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Happening by chance rather than intention.
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The accidental discovery of the painting surprised everyone.
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Cretaceous
/krɪˈteɪʃəs/
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Relating to the last period of the Mesozoic era, characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs.
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The Cretaceous period is known for the variety of dinosaur species that existed.
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fossil
/ˈfɑːsəl/
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The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.
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The fossil of a dinosaur was found embedded in the rock.
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