Petrified forest, New Zealand
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Petrified forest, New Zealand
Petrified forest. Close-up of a petrified tree trunk at Curio Bay, South Island, New Zealand. Curio Bay is a coastal embayment and a site of a petrified forest some 180 million years old. The now petrified logs, from ancient conifers closely related to modern Kauri and Norfolk Pine, were buried by ancient volcanic mud flows and gradually replaced by silica to produce the fossils now exposed by the sea
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Australasia Australasian Coast Coastal Forest Fossil Fossilisation Fossilised Fossilization Fossilized Fossils New Zealand Palaeontological Paleontological Petrification Petrified Plants Prehistoric Prehistory South Island Trees Trunk Trunks Wood Curio Bay Palaeontology Petrified Forest
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Petrified Forest in New Zealand. The close-up shot captures a petrified tree trunk at Curio Bay, located on the enchanting South Island. Steeped in history, this coastal embayment is home to a petrified forest that dates back an astonishing 180 million years. The now fossilized logs were once part of ancient conifers closely related to modern Kauri and Norfolk Pine trees. Buried by volcanic mud flows eons ago, these majestic trees gradually underwent a remarkable transformation as silica replaced their organic matter over time. Today, these fossils are exposed by the relentless power of the sea. This extraordinary image not only highlights nature's incredible ability to preserve itself but also offers us a glimpse into Earth's distant past. It serves as a testament to the resilience and endurance of flora throughout geological ages. Immerse yourself in botanical wonder as you explore this photograph - each intricate detail tells its own story about our planet's rich biological heritage. From paleontology enthusiasts to those simply captivated by natural wonders, this print invites you to marvel at the prehistoric remnants frozen in time within Curio Bay's petrified forest.
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