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Volcanic eruptions are the only natural disaster capable of both destruction and preservation
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According to an article by the University of California’s Department of Geological Sciences, volcanic eruptions are unique among all natural disasters for its unparalleled preservation capabilities.
“A constant and rapid fall of volcanic ash from a large eruption is ideal for preserving what exists upon the land at the time of deposition. It can bury them intact without moving them and without completely crushing or burning them,” the paper read.
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Volcanic ash also interacts with certain materials, such as bone, by replacing degradable components with counterparts that can last for millions of years.
“Volcanic-ash deposits not only cause widespread death, but also provide the substance that preserves the bones of the buried animals.”
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This is why areas affected by eruptions are of special interest to archaeologists. However, the volcanic strata protecting such scientific discoveries are not indestructible and can easily be disrupted by careless human activity, which is why this recent discovery was made in the first place.
Illegal housing developments in the area put the archaeological remains at risk
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The excavation is part of an emergency archaeological campaign driven by urgent conservation needs. According to local media, encroaching moisture from nearby illegal housing developments threatens to destabilize the site’s delicate environment, prompting accelerated excavation and preservation efforts.
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