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Subways threaten La Brea fossils in Los Angeles plan
Archaeologists weigh the La Brea Tar Pits dilemma as Metro Rail seeks an 18 mile route with a 550 foot Wilshire Boulevard culvert. A station under the Miracle Mile may uncover vast fossils but risks disrupting a 40,000 year old record. RTD says fossil finds below 30 feet unlikely, easing but not eliminating concerns.
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