Seattle’s Drowned Forests: Ancient Trees That Reveal a Story of Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Imagine standing on the muddy banks of a Pacific Northwest river and seeing the ghostly stumps of ancient trees rising from beneath the water, their roots still clutching the earth after centuries. These silent sentinels, known as Seattle’s drowned forests, are more than just haunting relics—they’re living clues to the region’s secret and violent past. Their story isn’t just about trees or even about forests, but about the earth itself shaking, swallowing, and reshaping the land in a matter of moments. Are you ready to uncover how these sunken giants tell a tale of earthquakes, tsunamis, and survival that reaches back thousands of years?

The Discovery of the Drowned Forests

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