Sentences with phrase «from ancient lake»

They uncovered the roughly 2 - centimeter - tall fossils from an ancient lake in what is now Patagonia.

They stalked deer as the animals drank from an ancient lake and gathered hackberries and nuts from chestnut and walnut trees lining nearby rivers.

COVER Clouds pass over Kenya's Lake Magadi, where geologists are drilling a core to gather detailed climate data from the ancient lake bed.

Pink flamingos wade through blood - red lagoons on a seemingly endless plateau of snow - covered volcanoes, vast salt deposits and leftovers from ancient lakes that dried long before the first human ever stepped foot on the continent.

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The sediments, which contain evidence of Inca farming including the remains of seeds and mites that feed on llama dung, come from Marcacocha, a small lake near Cuzco, Peru, at the heart of the ancient empire.

Walter mapped likely methane deposits across the region; quantified how much methane, formed when permafrost melts, is bubbling out of current lakes; and compared that with the amount emitted from methane - laden sediments taken from ancient frozen lakes.

From ancient ice to hidden lakes, new research reveals the frozen continent as never before.

Using ancient DNA, along with the remains of pollen, plants, and animals collected from lake sediments, a new study has an answer: about 12,600 years ago.

An ancient record Assessing lake sediment cores from the region reaching 15,000 years into the past, a Montana State University team found whitebark pines more abundant despite higher summer temperatures and fire frequency than today.

To arrive at those conclusions, the researchers used sediment cores from Lake Towuti, an ancient lake on the island of Sulawesi in central IndoneLake Towuti, an ancient lake on the island of Sulawesi in central Indonelake on the island of Sulawesi in central Indonesia.

Scientists had assumed that a series of ancient lakes once scattered from Kansas to North Dakota were largely alkaline, because of the large quantities of salt found in the area's sandy reddish rocks that were formed when the lake evaporated about 270 million years ago.

«Madder dye extracted from roots was often used to color textiles and leather in ancient Egypt, and we see from the chemical mapping of the portrait that the artist chose to paint the noblewoman's dress with madder lake pigment, thus imitating contemporary practices.»

Sediment core samples drawn from Lake Titicaca, South America's largest freshwater lake, have revealed a 25,000 - year precipitation record that may rewrite the books on ancient climLake Titicaca, South America's largest freshwater lake, have revealed a 25,000 - year precipitation record that may rewrite the books on ancient climlake, have revealed a 25,000 - year precipitation record that may rewrite the books on ancient climate.

The fossil was recovered from sedimentary rock strata that were deposited in an ancient lake roughly 55 million years ago, during the early part of the Eocene epoch.

The team collected samples of methane from settings such as lakes, swamps, natural gas reservoirs, the digestive tracts of cows, and deep ancient groundwater, as well as methane made by microbes in the lab.

Today fossilized coral makes its way into Lake Michigan from Little Traverse Bay, near the northern tip of the state's Lower Peninsula, where the ancient rock layer is exposed.

WATERY PAST Sandstone deposits laid down by ancient rivers on Mars, seen in this image from the Curiosity rover, indicate that Gale Crater was once a shallow lake.

The waters, he eventually realized, could have come from catastrophic drainage of Lake Missoula, an ancient, glacier - dammed lake in western MontLake Missoula, an ancient, glacier - dammed lake in western Montlake in western Montana.

The team analysed over 50,000 pieces of wood and nearly 36,000 pieces of flint from what was once probably a Homo erectus settlement on the shores of an ancient lake.

Some lakes are home to hundreds of distinct species that evolved from a common ancestral species that left its ancient river habitat to colonise the lake.

In addition, we analysed sequence data from sixty individuals representing six closely related species from Lake Victoria, and show genome - wide diversifying selection on coding and regulatory variants, some of which were recruited from ancient polymorphisms.

Data from the flyby showed evidence of an ancient lake, now extinct, on the surface of the body.

Ancient sediments that once resided on a lake bed and the ocean floor show sulfur isotope ratios unlike those found in other samples from the same time, calling into question accepted ideas about when the Earth's atmosphere began to contain oxygen, according to researchers from the U.S., Canada and Japan.

Recently, scientists concluded from evidence in Mars's ancient lake on Gale crater that the planet once harbored a very Earth - like environment for about 700,000 years sometime between 3.1 and 3.8 billion years ago.

The comparison suggests that the ancestors of Ancient Beringians and those of other Native Americans descended from a single founding population that first split from East Asians around 36,000 years ago, although gene flow with North Eurasians — possibly centered around Lake Baikal in southern Siberia — continued until about 25,000 years ago.

Lake sediment cores have been used to look at ancient biodiversity levels from 6 — 12.6 thousand years before present.

Diatomaceous earth is mined from underwater beds or from ancient dried lake bottoms thousands of years old.

In typical Zelda fashion, Link's quest to free Hyrule from the Twilight realm's moody veil lead you through a variety of dangerous locations, including fiery mountains, deep lake beds, gloomy alternate dimensions, and ancient prisons.

The geography of the Hudson Valley is immensely rich: The terrain features sandstone, red beds, granite cliffs, dense forests and charming lakes, as well as highly fertile soil for farming, such as in the Black Dirt Region created from an ancient glacial lake, and a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.

From summer hikes through ancient cedars and pedaling the Valley Trail to the Whistler's warmest swimmable lakes to finding Whistler Blackcomb's best snow and snowshoeing, you'll be treated to experiences that showcase what makes Whistler so spectacular.

From the colonial town of Antigua to the shores of Lake Atitlan, I then explored an entirely different side of the country: the Peten region in the north, home to jungle rainforests and the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.

The Belmond Andean Explorer train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two - night trips.

London, Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District, Gretna Green, Edinburgh — from great cities to ancient history, our expert tour guides will make sure you don't miss a thing.

This adventure bounds from the Gothic monuments of Split, through the pristine scenery of Plitvice Lakes National Park and ancient streets of Old Town Zadar, then on to the island of Pag.

From the summit of active volcano Pacaya, colorful markets, ancient ruins abound, culture persists, Zip - lining across the mountains, views of dormant volcanoes and paddle the turquoise waters of Lake Atitlan, these are the ingredients for an unforgettable family adventure to Guatemala.

The Picos Region extends from the shadow of the ancient volcano of the Água de Pau Massif (known locally for the lake that rests within its volcanic crater: Lagoa do Fogo) until the area around the Sete Cidades caldera.

The hike starts from the village of Santa Cruz la Laguna on the northern shore of Lake Atitlan on the mountain side of the Pumpaten canyon, the trail was used by our ancient Mayan people in order to reach to nearby markets.

Peruvian Highlands (Cusco — Lake Titicaca — Arequipa City) 2 nights / 3 days: With a morning departure from Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, you will cross the Altiplano towards Puno, and discover the spectacular beauty of Lake Titicaca.

With a morning departure from Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, you will cross the Altiplano towards Puno, and discover the spectacular beauty of Lake Titicaca.

From beaches and ancient forests to mountains and lakes, there's tons to explore in California.

The new train, expected to launch May 2017, is set to travel along one of the highest rail routes on earth traversing the Peruvian Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two night journeys.

Au Coeur D Hanoi Boutique Hotel is a three - star hotel that provides easy access to the 36 ancient streets of Hanoi Old Quarter.The hotel itself features a French - style boutique design that manages to capture the authenticity of the Oriental spirit while having a modern dà © cor.Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel by car and guests are able to arrange airport transfer services before arrival.Because of the hotel location, guests are able to get to nearby places such as Hang Ngang Hang, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Green Tangerine, Dong Xuan market, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, and Jade Hill Temple with relative ease.

Option Two — Travel inland to the Great Ocean Road hinterland, a region of contrasts from lush temperate forests to massive volcanic plains, soaring cliffs, rugged mountains giving way to rolling hills with pine plantations, wide expanses of farmland around ancient landmarks from blunted caps of extinct volcanoes to floating islands and massive lakes.

This is a great way to turn the trip from Bariloche in the north to El Calafate in the south into a real adventure, stopping on the winding route among the lakes and mountains for day hikes, steam train rides, kayaking and visits to a Mapuche village, a traditional estancia and ancient cave paintings.

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I have done lots of research and reading about Guatemala and everything about the country appeals to me — from the prominent indigenous Mayan culture, the fascinating history, charming and colourful colonial towns and cities, incredible ancient Mayan ruins, to the stunningly beautiful and diverse landscapes (including rain forests, volcanoes, mountains, lakes, and more).

Casa Cortese C is a pleasant and spacious apartment that is part of an ancient country house situated a few miles from the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

Casa Cortese D is a pleasant and spacious apartment that is part of an ancient country house situated a few miles from the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

Casa Cortese B is a pleasant and spacious apartment that is part of an ancient country house situated a few miles from the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

Puri Gangga Resort is a charming luxury boutique resort in Ubud, a home of living cultures where you can experience the richness of Balinese cultures live naturally in the village of Sebatu.Puri Gangga Resort is located only 15 minutes drives from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, a home of art and culture and only 20 minutes drives from Kintamani Lake Batur, a world Geo Park site.Puri Gangga Resort is surrounded by the extensive of beautiful rice terrace view of Ceking Tegalalang Ubud, an ancient historically Hindu's temple called Gunung Kawi where specific ceremonies host regularly and people do purification, and exactly located at the uniqueness of traditional Balinese village called Sebatu Ubud.