Satellite Reveals Mysterious 'Goblin Forest' Encircling Sacred Volcano

A satellite image from Landsat 8 has captured Mount Taranaki in New Zealand, surrounded by the 'Goblin Forest,' a ring of gnarled kāmahi trees. This forest, named for its eerie appearance, grows over fossilized remains of past trees. Mount Taranaki, an active but currently dormant stratovolcano, holds cultural significance for the Māori people and was granted legal personhood in 2017. The mountain is closely monitored for potential eruptions, with a 30-50% chance of erupting in the next 50 years.