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Fossilised wood shows piece of Europe sank 5 km and heated to 240°C

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 15dShare

Fossilized wood offers a new geological archive for Earth scientists. This ancient material records continental shifts and extreme underground temperatures. Researchers found parts of central Europe were buried deeply, reaching high temperatures. This discovery provides a remarkable 300-million-year timeline of regional history. Fossilized wood now serves as a powerful tool for understanding Earth's past.

First report: Fossilized wood reveals 300 million years of Earth's history — phys.org, 18d