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Exploring an ancient fossil mystery in South America

Arizona Science 8/28/26 podcast thumb
University of Arizona Geosciences. Smithsonian Institution,

Scientists have spent decades studying whale fossils found on land near the Chile’s Pacific coast. University of Arizona Geosciences professor Barbara Carrapa discusses how volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains actually led to the demise of the whales seven million years ago.

Barbara Carrapa spoke with Erika Hamden, professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona.

Tony is a veteran journalist whose career in broadcast journalism has spanned more than 30 years and 2 continents. He is host of The Press Room and producer for Arizona Science.