385-Million-Year-Old Forest, World's Oldest, Discovered In US
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The ancient forest displayed traces of early plants, with some believed to have existed during the time of dinosaurs.
Researchers have discovered the planet's most ancient forest within a deserted quarry near Cairo, New York. Embedded in rocks dating back 385 million years, these fossils preserve the petrified roots of numerous ancient trees. This discovery signifies a pivotal moment in Earth's timeline. As trees developed these roots, they played a crucial role in extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, sequestering it and triggering a significant transformation in the planet's climate, ultimately shaping the atmosphere we experience today.
BBC reported that the team already knew the ancient forest existed, but this was the first time it was properly investigated to find out the ages of plants and trees growing there.
The ancient forest displayed traces of early plants, with some believed to have existed during the time of dinosaurs.
