Five Amazing Sunken Forests

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox
Published January 24, 2013
Updated January 22, 2018

Sunken Forests: Periyar Lake

Periyar Lake Photograph

Located in Kerala, India, Periyar Lake is an artificial reservoir which was flooded after the creation of a nearby dam. The lake is a cemetery for a tree stumps that once comprised a forest.

Sunken Forests In Periyar Lake

Source: Deviant Art

Lake Volta

Ghana’s Lake Volta was formed by the Akosomba hydroelectric dam and was completed in 1965.

It holds the world title for largest surface area of any reservoir and also maintains a hidden cache of dead trees – tropical hardwoods preserved by the lack of oxygen in the water – in its midst.

Lake Volta Sunken Forests

Source: Arena Photo

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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Savannah Cox
editor
Savannah Cox
Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
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