SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 2, 2025Interesting Engineering

Tour guide uncovers giant 170-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on UK coastline

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A tour guide discovered a 170-million-year-old stegosaur footprint at Saltwick Bay, a renowned fossil site in the UK. The 24-inch print, believed to be from the dinosaur's back foot, was found during a guided tour. This discovery highlights the abundance of dinosaur fossils in the area, with experts noting that the North Yorkshire coast is like an "outdoor museum." The footprint provides valuable insights into the region's geological history and the presence of stegosaurs during the Jurassic period.

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