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Storms reveal ancient submerged landscape and shipwreck on Wales' coast, showing past forests and human activity.
Winter storms on Warren Beach in Abersoch, Wales, have repeatedly exposed ancient remnants of a submerged prehistoric landscape, including a wooden shipwreck, peat layers, tree stumps, and possible human-made trackways.
First seen in 2013 and further revealed in 2018, the site offers insights into a region that was dry land around 7,700 years ago, later flooded by rising sea levels.
Radiocarbon dating shows forests regrew around 4,300 years ago, forming peat bogs.
The shipwreck, possibly from the 19th century, shows signs of infrequent exposure.
These findings, part of the CHERISH project, highlight how coastal erosion reveals and then hides evidence of past ecosystems and human activity, providing scientific data on climate change and environmental shifts.
Las tormentas revelan un antiguo paisaje sumergido y un naufragio en la costa de Gales, mostrando bosques pasados y actividad humana.