Giant volcanic blanket reveals hidden 'Pompeii' of Andean landscapes

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A vast sheet of volcanic rock in the Andes has preserved clues to a buried landscape that existed 22 million years ago, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

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  • A vast sheet of volcanic rock in the Andes has preserved clues to a buried landscape that existed 22 million years ago, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:12 UTC.

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