Tanis <Fully Tested>
: The site is a chaotic jumble of freshwater fish, land dinosaurs, and trees that were violently tossed together by massive waves of water triggered by the impact.
: Fossilized sturgeon and paddlefish were found with tiny glass beads (tektites) lodged in their gills. These beads rained down from the sky minutes after the asteroid hit. : The site is a chaotic jumble of
The name refers to two entirely different, world-class scientific sites depending on your area of interest. You can read about both distinct stories below. 🦖 1. The Tanis Fossil Site (North Dakota, USA) The name refers to two entirely different, world-class
: You can read the original, highly detailed narrative of the discovery in The New Yorker's feature "The Day the Dinosaurs Died" . 🏛️ 2. The Ancient City of Tanis (Nile Delta, Egypt) The Tanis Fossil Site (North Dakota, USA) :