You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

An Entire Forest

When glaciers move, they typically pick up everything that’s in their wake, which is typically just rocks and debris. This process is called the moraine phenomenon. Since glaciers move so incredibly slowly, some organisms have the opportunity to stay in their preserved form while they’re trapped under ice. Due to this, you can actually peer through some glaciers and see the frozen ecosystems, only slightly squashed, underneath the massive ice blocks.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.