Mummified Arctic Forest Reveals Ancient Climate Change Clues

Explore a groundbreaking discovery of mummified forest remains on Ellesmere Island in northern Canada through this 33-minute AGU Fall Meeting press conference. Delve into the findings of Ohio State University researchers who uncovered perfectly preserved tree trunks, branches, and leaves with intact DNA, representing the northernmost mummified plant material ever found in the Canadian Archipelago. Learn how melting snow from a glacier revealed this ancient forest, offering a window into a time when the Arctic was significantly warmer. Gain insights into how this discovery provides valuable clues about ancient ecosystems' responses to dramatic climate change. Listen to Joel Barker, Research Scientist from the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University, as he presents this fascinating research that challenges our understanding of Arctic history and climate dynamics.