Ancient fossilized trees may finally prove Noah’s Ark flood is true: scientists
Recent discoveries of fossilized trees in the US have sparked debate over their implications for the biblical story of Noah's Ark. Researchers suggest these upright fossils may indicate a rapid burial due to a catastrophic event, challenging conventional geological timelines. Critics argue that the formations can be explained by natural disasters rather than a global flood.
- ▪Fossilized trees, known as 'polystrate fossils', have been found in various locations across the US.
- ▪Some researchers claim these fossils could support the biblical account of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood.
- ▪Skeptics argue that the formations are better explained by local disasters rather than a single catastrophic flood.
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Science Ancient fossilized trees may finally prove Noah’s Ark flood is true: scientists By Marissa Matozzo Published May 23, 2026, 10:37 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ready for a “root” awakening? Towering fossilized tree trunks entombed upright in layers of rock across the US are stirring up a flood of debate — with some researchers claiming the eerie formations could be evidence that Noah’s Ark and the biblical Great Flood were more than just Sunday school stories. The ancient remnants, known as “polystrate fossils,” have been found everywhere from Yellowstone National Park to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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