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Newly discovered amber reveals Antarctica once looked very different
Scientists recently discovered amber fragments that suggest the snow-covered continent of Antarctica could have once been a lush jungle.
90-million-year-old amber discovery reveals Antarctica was once covered with trees
Scientists have discovered amber fragments in Antarctica, revealing that the now-frozen continent was once a thriving rainforest during the mid-Cretaceous period. The amber, dating back 90 million years,
90-million-year-old amber reveals Antarctica's secret past
Ancient amber found in Antarctica uncovers a 90-million-year-old rainforest, revealing insights into its warm, prehistoric climate.
Ancient Earth Mystery Solved: First-Ever Amber Discovered in Antarctica
Amber discovered in the southernmost region provides fresh insights into Cretaceous forests near the South Pole. Approximately 90 million years ago, Antarctica's climate was favorable for resin-producing trees.
Polar Forests? Yes, Discovery of Amber Proves Antarctica Once Had Them
Modern Antarctica is a frozen desert, largely devoid of life. But this wasn't always the case. Ninety million years ago, it supported lush forests.
First-Ever Amber Discovered in Antarctica Shows Rainforest Existed Near South Pole
Along with fossils of roots, pollen, and spores, the amber provides some of the best evidence yet that a mid-Cretaceous, swampy rainforest existed near the South Pole, and that this prehistoric environment was " dominated by conifers ", similar to forests in New Zealand and Patagonia today.
First-Ever Amber Found in Antarctica Unlocks Secrets of Cretaceous Rainforest
Today, Antarctica is a huge frozen continent, though it was once temperate enough to be covered in swampy forests. Now, a team of scientists has discovered fossilized tree resin—amber—on the continent for the first time.
Ancient amber discovery reveals Antarctica's lush past
The idea that Antarctica is more than just a vast expanse of snow and ice isn't particularly new. However, a recent scientific discovery gives this notion a concrete dimension. The finding, dating back 90 million years,
Antarctica's ancient rainforest: 90-million-year-old amber find
The argument that Antarctica holds more than just piles of snow and ice is not particularly new, but thanks to the latest scientific discovery, it gains a tangible dimension. This 90-million-year-old finding could definitively change all our knowledge about Antarctica's history.
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'Another piece of the puzzle': Antarctica's 1st-ever amber fossil sheds light on dinosaur-era rainforest that covered South Pole 90 million years ago
Until now, Antarctica was the only continent on Earth without any known amber fossils. But sediment cores taken from below ...
Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and ...
90 million-year-old discovery could change everything we thought we knew about Antarctica
The discovery of 90 million-year-old amber on the continent of Antarctica could change everything we know about the history ...
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Scientists Find Evidence of an Ancient Rainforest in Antarctica
"So far, amber deposits have been described from every continent except Antarctica," the paper reads. The treasure, ...
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Scientists Find Amber Fragments in Antarctica for the First Time
Scientists have found amber fragments in Antarctica for the first time, shedding light on the region's ancient forests and ...