The fossilized remains of a South American forest buried by volcanic ash
are providing scientists with a detailed look at a tropical forest ecosystem from millions of years ago.
FOSSILS WITH A VIEW A petrified forest now high in the Andes (including fossilized leaves, inset) provides scientists with a rare and detailed look at an ancient tropical forest ecosystem.
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