Hong Kong Discovers Dinosaur Fossils

  • 28 Oct 2024

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Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Key Details:

    • Significance: This marks the first-ever discovery of dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong.
  • Time Period:The fossils date back to the Cretaceous Period, approximately 145 million to 66 million years ago.
  • Fossil Details:The fossils belong to a large dinosaur, but further studies are required to determine the exact species.Initial analysis suggests the dinosaur may have been buried by sand and gravel after death, later being washed to the surface by a flood before being buried again.
  • Site and Protection:Port Island, part of a geopark, is closed to the public to facilitate ongoing fossil investigations and excavation work.
  • Geological and Archaeological Importance:The discovery underscores the significance of Hong Kong's geoparks and its role in preserving and showcasing natural history.This finding contributes to global understanding of prehistoric life, especially in the Cretaceous period.