Where Was Your Backyard 145M Years Ago?
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- PACA is a new online tool that visualizes tectonic plate shifts, allowing users to see their neighborhood's location 145 million years ago.
- The tool serves a scientific purpose by helping paleontologists quickly determine the original location of fossils based on current coordinates and estimated age.
- PACA is based on five global plate movement models, boasts accuracy under 56 feet, requires no programming expertise, and offers 3D visualization.