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Vesuvius eruption helps scientists date Earth's history

Original: The eruption that destroyed Pompeii is helping scientists date Earth's history

Researchers at UC Berkeley report that ash from the Vesuvius eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79 is serving as a calibration point for dating geological and archaeological records worldwide. The volcanic deposits provide a fixed time marker, allowing scientists to align sediment layers and climate archives across the globe. The work promises more precise timelines for past environmental change.

Why now: Readers are drawn to the idea that an ancient catastrophe still underpins modern scientific dating methods.

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