Spectacular fossil forests have been found in the coal mines of Illinois by a US-UK team of researchers.The group reported one discovery last year, but has since identified a further five examples.The ancient vegetation - now turned to rock - is visible in the ceilings of mines covering thousands of hectares. These were among the first forests to evolve on the planet, Dr Howard Falcon-Lang told the British Association Science Festival in Liverpool. BBC Article...
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