The Underwater Forest (Alabama, U.S.) An ancient underwater forest exists just off the coast of Alabama.

Lake Bezid (Romania) The lake formed in 1988 because a dam was built and subsequently flooded the town of Bezid.

Great African Seaforest (South Africa) This is the only forest of giant bamboo kelp in the world, extending from the shores of Cape Town to Namibia.

Lake Periyar (India) The dead tree stumps that rise from Lake Periyar in Kerala, India, once made up a living forest.

Clear Lake (Oregon) Lava flows from the High Cascades dammed Oregon’s McKenzie River about 3,000 years ago, preserving the area’s pristine forest and creating Clear Lake.

Lake Huron (Michigan, U.S.) About two miles off the shores of Lake Huron lies a petrified forest in 40 feet of water.

Lake Kaindy (Kazakhstan) Lake Kaindy is a 1,300-foot-long lake located about 6,600 feet above sea level in Kolsay Lakes National Park, Kazakhstan.

Lake Volta (Ghana) Lake Volta is one of the world’s largest artificially created lakes, covering an area of about 3,275 square feet.