content: Petrification is a geological process in which organic materials, such as wood or bone, undergo mineralization and transform into stone-like structures over an extended time. This process typically occurs when the organic material becomes buried in sediment or exposed to mineral-rich water. Over time, minerals in the surrounding environment replace the organic matter's original components, resulting in a fossilized or stone-like appearance. Petrification is a crucial mechanism for the preservation of ancient organisms and can provide valuable insights into Earth's geological history and the evolution of life on our planet.
response: Why don’t geologists like scary movies? (Image: A random person's tweet)
  Because they’re petrified. (Image: Pakalu Papito's reply tweet)