The
petrified woods have been in existence in the Patagonia
for over 150 million years. They are due to several
of natures strange and unknown phenomena’s.
Two natural parks in existence show this millennium
wonders.
Around
150 million years ago, thousands of natural phenomenoms
took place in the Patagonia, creating petrified
woods. The volcanic eruptions that took place here
for centurys covered the woods up in lava and ashes.
These where very old and very big trees that ultimately
became rocks.
At
this point in time, two mayor "petrified woods"
exist. One of these is the "Bosque Petrificado
José de Ormachea" and the other is the
"Monumento Natural Bosque Petrificado Jaramillo".
The first is found 30 kilometers from the town of
Sarmiento (Chubut, Argentina).
The second is 150 kilometers from the town of Puerto
Deseado (Santa Cruz, Argentina) These woods receive
thuosands of visits anually.
Both
of these woods have fosile remains of trees that
measure between 30 to 47 feet. You can also see
branches, leaves, fruits and seeds. The petrified
woods here are considered the most important in
South America. They have what is considered to be
the biggest fosilized flora in the continent.
