Fossilised wood reveals central Europe once sank 5 km and hit 240°C

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Scientists have discovered that fossilised wood can serve as a geological record of Earth's ancient history. Researchers found evidence that parts of central Europe were buried to depths of around 5 kilometres, where temperatures reached approximately 240°C. This ancient organic material has helped reconstruct a regional geological timeline spanning roughly 300 million years. The findings highlight continental shifts and extreme underground conditions that shaped the region over vast timescales. Fossilised wood is now being recognised as a valuable new tool for understanding deep Earth processes.

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