Storms damage famous fossils in Krabi

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Storms damage famous fossils in Krabi
Phuket Gazette


The fossil slabs of Susan Hoi are beginning to fall into the ocean, as stronger than normal waves batter Ko Phi Phi. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: Geologists are seeking a solution to preserve one of Thailand’s largest fossil sites, after it was damaged by monsoon waves.

Naturally-formed slabs of fossilized shells, believed to be about 75 million years old, at Fossil Shell Beach – locally known as 'Susan Hoi’ – have broken off recently.

The beachfront site in Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park is the largest in the country and has been pounded by rough monsoon weather in recent weeks.

Pleanprasob Khaonuan of the Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park said that this was not the first time that the fossil plate has been damaged, but National Park officers are still working on a way to preserve the site.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-06-14

[klauskunkel]

Reading the headline, I thought k. Suthep et al. had been vacationing in Krabi....

[mike324]

The place with 2.5 star reviews on tripadvisor, you can just go down the beach couple hundred meters and see the same thing for free without needing to pay the farang price of 200 baht.

[Eric Loh]

Lots of old fossils living in Krabi but not sure if they are famous. Hope they are ok.

[keithathome]

Its been happening for a geological era or two. Leave them alone and let nature take it's course