volcanic ash
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Scientists were able to determine the age of the fossils because they were preserved between two distinct layers of volcanic ash inside the cave.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Their position suggests they were later exposed to heat from lava or volcanic ash after they originally formed.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
Residents were also urged to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025
Along with volcanic ash, his brain and spinal cord were found to contain a mysterious archeological treasure: tiny, gleaming shards of black glass.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025
After the eruption of Vesuvius, volcanic ash had buried the city and hardened to rock around dying Pompeians.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
