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Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules

Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules
Phys.org Monday 14 September 2026, 14:00 UTC 1 min read
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Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map prehistoric cyclones, a University of Queensland study has shown. The project led by School of the Environment researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail (Figuladra bayensis) collected from Coalstoun Lakes National Park in southeast Queensland.

Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map prehistoric cyclones, a University of Queensland study has shown. The project led by School of the Environment researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail (Figuladra bayensis) collected from Coalstoun Lakes National Park in southeast Queensland.
University of Queensland (ORG) School of the Environment (ORG) a Biggenden Banded Snail (ORG) Figuladra (ORG) Coalstoun Lakes National Park (ORG) Queensland (LOCATION)
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