Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat

It is the only known case of human tissue turning to glass naturally.

Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat.

Ancient Vesuvius victim's brain turned to glass by extreme ash cloud heat.

(photo credit: Pier Paolo Petrone)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 12:40

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