Wading Through History- Fossil Hunting Along Rivers Affected by the 2013 Southern Alberta Flood

Explore the fascinating discoveries made during fossil hunting expeditions along rivers affected by the 2013 Southern Alberta Flood in this 45-minute conference talk from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Join Joe Sanchez and Ben Borkovic as they wade through history, uncovering remarkable finds such as the Highwood Turtle Block, Highwood Bonebed, St. Mary River Tracks, Castle River Hadrosaur, and Callum Creek Ceratopsian. Learn about the impact of the flood on paleontological research, the methods used to locate and excavate fossils, and the significance of these discoveries for our understanding of prehistoric life in Southern Alberta. Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of field work in post-flood environments, and discover how natural disasters can sometimes lead to extraordinary scientific opportunities.