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Petrified Forests: How Stone Trees Teach Us About Ancient Climates

Imagine walking through a forest where towering tree trunks sparkle like jewels, their surfaces gleaming with crystal formations. But here’s the mind-bending part: these aren’t living trees at all. They’re ancient forests turned to stone, preserving secrets from millions of years ago when the Earth looked completely different than it does today. These petrified forests ...