Submerged Forests

Submerged forests are ancient woodlands that have been buried underwater due to rising sea levels or land subsidence. Over thousands of years, forests along coastlines or riverbanks were flooded, preserving their trees and roots beneath the water. These submerged landscapes provide valuable clues about past climate and sea-level changes, and they can also serve as habitats for marine life. Often visible during low tides or through archaeological surveys, submerged forests are important sites for understanding environmental history and geological transformations.