Palaeontology
February 23, 2012 ·
22 comments
Image Credit: USGS - C.G. Newhall
Source: Gizmodo | Comments (22)
Prehistoric forest found preserved in China
By T.K. RandallFebruary 23, 2012 ·
22 comments
Image Credit: USGS - C.G. Newhall
An entire forest over 298 million years old has been discovered buried underneath a coal mine.
The forest is so well preserved that scientists are calling it the "Pompeii of the Permian period", by studying the site they have been able to determine the precise location of every plant. It is believed that the level of preservation is down to the forest being engulfed in volcanic ash within days at some point in the distant past.American and Chinese scientists are flabbergasted after discovering a giant 298-million-year-old forest buried intact under a coal mine near Wuda, in Inner Mongolia, China.
Source: Gizmodo | Comments (22)
The Unexplained Mysteries
Book of Weird News
AVAILABLE NOW
Take a walk on the weird side with this compilation of some of the weirdest stories ever to grace the pages of a newspaper.
Click here to learn more
Support us on Patreon
BONUS CONTENTFor less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can gain access to a wide range of exclusive perks including our popular 'Lost Ghost Stories' series.
Click here to learn more
Ancient Mysteries and Alternative History
Ghosts, Hauntings and The Paranormal
Spirituality, Religion and Beliefs
Natural World
Total Posts: 7,752,020 Topics: 324,047 Members: 203,514
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
This week
This month
All time
 |
1. | Loch Ness Monster |
|
2. | Bigfoot |
 |
3. | Electronic Voice Phenomenon |
|
4. | Spirit Photography (Classic) |
|
5. | Pareidolia |
| - | 6. | Paranormal |
|
7. | Roswell Incident |
|
8. | Orb |
|
9. | Unidentified Flying Object |
|
10. | Extraterrestrial |
Top | Home | Forum
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2025
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2025
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
Please Login or Register to post a comment.