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Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules

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Researchers at the University of Queensland discovered that rings on snail shells record weather patterns, potentially allowing scientists to map prehistoric cyclones. The study examined shells of Biggenden Banded Snails from Queensland, revealing climate data encoded in the shell structure.

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