19 May 2022 By Know Muslim
Fascinating! A team of scientists from China discovered an ancient forest deep in a karst sinkhole; it is an underground forest which is over 192 meters deep and 150 meters wide. The gigantic crater could house strange species of animals due to its characteristics.
The expedition carried out by the team of the Institute of Karst Geology of China Geological Survey allowed the discovery of the incredible territory never before explored. The first images of the forest were seen by satellite images.
Once the place was identified, the researchers prepared to descend more than 100 meters deep, where they found the magical site that has put the scientific community on edge. According to specialists, the place could house species never seen before.
Chen lixinteam leader, told the Chinese media Xinhua that inside they found a “primitive forest” and some of the plants reached their shoulders, due to their geology and condition, he also did not rule out finding new species.
“It would not surprise me to learn that there are species found in these caves that have never been reported or described by science before,” Lixin said. China is known for having geological features that form huge craters.