A 110-million-year-old pliosaur vertebra was discovered in France during the draining of Lake Oriane, causing excitement among geologists.
The impressive find came to light in December 2025, when members of the Geological Association of the Ob took advantage of the almost complete drainage of Lake Oriane, about 30 kilometers from Troyes, to search for fossils.
The drainage was carried out as part of work to strengthen the lake's embankments.
Abo…
A 110-million-year-old pliosaur vertebra was discovered in France during the draining of Lake Oriane, causing excitement among geologists.
The impressive find came to light in December 2025, when members of the Geological Association of the Ob took advantage of the almost complete drainage of Lake Oriane, about 30 kilometers from Troyes, to search for fossils.
The drainage was carried out as part of work to strengthen the lake's embankments.
Abo…