Bay of Bengal (IMAGE)

University of Southern California

Bay of Bengal

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Scientists studying sediments in the Bay of Bengal found wood sediments dating back 19 million years that appear to be from trees high in the mountains -- a sign that wood travels thousands of miles into the deep sea. Here is an aerial view of one leg of the river route.

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Christian France-Leonard, Université de Lorraine

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