Sea of Trees
At the base of Mount Fuji, Japan is where you can find a 35 square km forest called, Aokigahara (commonly referred to as the Sea of Trees).
The trees of this forest are so closely packed together that they actually limit the amount of wind that can pass through.
There is also an eerie absence of wildlife. Because of this the forest is actually extremely quiet.
The base or floor of the forest is primarily made up of strong volcanic rock covered with moss. The 864 AD eruption of Mount Fuji transformed the landscape, creating a network of chasms below the volcanic rock. Over the years, large trees have grown so densely that they actually permit very little light to pass through. Some report that midday may even be mistaken for the early hours of the evening.
The Sea of Trees is also referred to as the Suicide Forest. With an average of about 100 suicides per year, it is the world’s second most popular site for suicides.
♞Renesh T
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