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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18199716 |
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- <p>Abstract- <br>Scientists have discovered evidence of a 34-million year old forest buried under 2 <br>km of Antarctic ice. The findings, based on core samples and sediment analysis, <br>reveal a previously unknown ecosystem that thrived in a temperate climate.The <br>discovery provides valuable insights into Antarctica's past and has significant <br>implications for understanding climate change. The study used a hot water drill to <br>access the subglacial environment and the core samples were analyzed using <br>various techniques, including microscopy, chemical analysis and dating methods. <br>The results show that how the ancient forest was a thriving ecosystem with a <br>diverse range of plant species, including beech trees and conifers. The research study's findings have important implications for understanding the impact of climate change on polar regions and the potential consequences for global sea <br>levels and ecosystems. </p>