The forest turned into the worlds largest stone is in Argentina
In southern Argentina, an ancient forest converted into stone stands as a unique testimony of the natural history of the world and a silent emblem of the deep Patagonia.
There are corners of the world where time seems to have stopped, and one of the most amazing is in southern Argentina. In full Patagonia, an ancient forest was immortalized in stone millions of years ago, transforming into a unique testimony of the natural history of the planet. This site is not only a geological treasure, but also an emblem of deep Patagonia. A place where science and beauty are among remains of colossal trees converted into rock. We tell you all the details of this enigmatic forest of the end of the world.The forest turned into the worlds largest stone is in Argentinaubicado in Santa Cruz, the natural monument Petrified forests in Jaramillo is considered the largest petrified forest in the world. In this inhospitable corner of Patagonia, fossilized trees are preserved that lived more than 150 million years ago, at a time when this region was warm and wet. A violent volcanic activity covered the old forest with ash, initiating a petrification process that slowly transformed each trunk into rock. Today, those prehistoric giants rest on the dry soil of the steppe, such as an echo mineral of the past. How is this unique forest in the world? This Patagonia forest has characteristics that make it an unrepeatable place in the world: ? Trunks of more than 30 meters, perfectly fossilized, which still retain its form and internal structure ? An arid and silent landscape, where each stone tells the story of an ecosystem. extinct ? Controlled access through paths, to preserve the scientific value of the place without affecting its integrity ? A window to the geological past, which helps to understand what plant life was like in the Jurassic ? It is part of a network of protected areas, key to preserve the natural heritage of Patagonia. Camine through this fossil forest is to travel to the remote past of the world, in a scenario as majestic as desolate. Patagonia keep here one of its best preserved secrets, a natural jewel that amazes its antiquity and immense historical value.
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