205 Archaeological Geology (Posters)
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF HAY: STRATIGRAPHY OF THE PLIOCENE UPPER LAETOLIL BEDS, NORTHERN TANZANIA
Paper number: 205-2
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Authors
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Alexandra E. FlemingColorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
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Kay M. DirlingUniversity of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO
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Charles MusibaUniversity of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO
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Joanna WrightUniv of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
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Saidi A. KillindoUniversity of Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salam, N/A
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Simon MataroUniversity of Dar Es Salam, Dar Es Salaam, N/A
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Peter B. AbwaloAnitquities Department, Dar Es Salam, N/A
Abstract
Mary Leakey and other researchers studied the hominin footprints and remains in the volcanically sourced Laetoli area in Northern Tanzania, leaving the geologic framework to R.L. Hay's study in 1987. In collaboration with current paleoanthropological research we present a review of Hay's stratigraphic interpretations. Preliminary results show lateral continuity of distinct units, based on 6 measured sections and GPS mapping within an area of 10 km2. The hominin remains and footprints are placed in this detailed framework.