Scientists discover first-ever amber in Antarctica, suggesting the continent had forests 90 million years ago.

Scientists have found the first-ever amber in Antarctica, indicating the continent had forests 90 million years ago. The amber, discovered in a sediment core from the Amundsen Sea, offers insights into the Cretaceous forests near the South Pole. The discovery suggests Antarctica's climate was much warmer, supporting resin-producing trees and potentially revealing more about ancient ecosystems. The research team from the Alfred Wegener Institute and TU Bergakademie Freiberg published their findings in Antarctic Science.

November 12, 2024
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