Imagine trekking through the rugged Qinling Mountains in central China—only to discover they were once a shimmering ocean! That’s exactly what researchers uncovered after finding 350-million-year-old coral fossils in Hubei Province’s Yunxi Daliang range. These ancient relics suggest the towering peaks we see today were submerged under a vast sea during the Paleozoic era.
The discovery, dubbed a 'geological time capsule,' offers clues about Earth’s dynamic transformations. Scientists say the fossils—once thriving marine organisms—paint a vivid picture of tectonic shifts that lifted the seabed into the sky-high mountain range we know now. Talk about a glow-up!
For young explorers and science buffs, this isn’t just about rocks—it’s a reminder that our planet is full of surprises. Could your favorite hiking spot have a hidden underwater past? Let us know in the comments!
That’s exactly what researchers uncovered after finding 350-million-year-old coral fossils in Hubei Province’s Yunxi Daliang range. These ancient relics suggest the towering peaks we see today were submerged under a vast sea during the Paleozoic era.
The discovery, dubbed a 'geological time capsule,' offers clues about Earth’s dynamic transformations. Scientists say the fossils—once thriving marine organisms—paint a vivid picture of tectonic shifts that lifted the seabed into the sky-high mountain range we know now. Talk about a glow-up! 
For young explorers and science buffs, this isn’t just about rocks—it’s a reminder that our planet is full of surprises. Could your favorite hiking spot have a hidden underwater past? Let us know in the comments! 
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