MGTracey's video: La Brea TAR PITS Free to Visit Los Angeles

The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, are a fascinating natural wonder. These active research sites have been around for tens of thousands of years. Here’s a brief overview: Formation: The are formed from natural asphalt (also known as asphaltum, bitumen, or pitch) that has seeped up from the ground. This asphalt is composed of heavy oil fractions called gilsonite. Over time, the bones of trapped animals have become preserved in the sticky tar. History: The and people used tar from these pits to build plank boats by sealing planks of California redwood trunks and driftwood. Gaspar de Portolá’s expedition in 1769 also explored the area. Today, the George C. Page Museum showcases fossils and microfossils found in the tar pits1. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, consider stepping into this Ice Age adventure and unearthing mysteries deep beneath your feet! 🦴🌿🔍 You can explore exhibits of mammoth proportions at the La Brea Tar Pits2.