A Peculiar Sight in the Japanese Forests
In the dense forests of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, a curious phenomenon has caught the eye of scientists and tourists alike: perfect circles of trees. Seen from above, these formations create striking concentric rings that seem almost too precise to be natural.
The Origin: A Forestry Experiment
These circles were not formed by chance. In 1973, researchers from the Japanese Ministry of Forestry conducted an experiment to study the growth of Japanese cedar trees, or sugi. The trees were planted in 10-degree increments, forming a circular pattern over a radius of 10 meters. The goal was to observe the effects of different planting densities and spacing on the growth rate of the trees.
Decades of Growth and Unexpected Patterns
Over the years, as the trees grew taller, the pattern became more defined. After several decades, the results revealed a striking visual pattern, creating perfect circles that were only visible from above. The researchers were surprised to see the distinct rings that formed due to the controlled spacing and gradual growth.
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A Peculiar Sight in the Japanese Forests
In the dense forests of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, a curious phenomenon has caught the eye of scientists and tourists alike: perfect circles of trees. Seen from above, these formations create… pic.twitter.com/jKDriXHvrz— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) September 16, 2024