Fossils Reveal 90-Million-Year-Old Rainforest Existed Near Antarctica's South Pole
Scientists have discovered evidence of a rainforest near the South Pole in Antarctica dating back nearly 90 million years during the Late Cretaceous period. Sediment cores from the Amundsen Sea revealed fossilized roots, pollen, spores, and amber, indicating a wet, temperate ecosystem with resin-producing trees. Despite months of polar darkness, the region experienced warmer temperatures around 12°C, supporting diverse vegetation long before Antarctica's ice sheet formed.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 15 Aug, 06:25 am. Other outlets followed.