Shock cliff discovery reveals key stage in Earth’s development
by Nilima Marshall
Mar 06, 2024
2 minutes
The world’s oldest fossil forest – dating back 390 million years – has been discovered in the UK, shedding light on a key stage in Earth’s development.
The fossilised trees are palm-like in appearance but would have had thin trunks with hollow centres, researchers say.
The remains were discovered in the Hangman Sandstone
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