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Scientists Dated the Catastrophic Pompeii Eruption Using Only Rocks. Here's How Close They Got - gizmodo.com

GizmodoSeptember 29, 2026
Scientists Dated the Catastrophic Pompeii Eruption Using Only Rocks. Here's How Close They Got - gizmodo.com
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Argon-argon dating is a common technique scientists use to reveal when a geological event, such as a volcanic eruption, took place. The problem is that its difficult to apply to recent occurrences. T…

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