Articles for tag: fossils, geological processes, lava flows, paleontology, volcanic activity

Volcanic Ash: The Gentle Preserver

How Fossils Form Inside Lava Flows

You might imagine that volcanic lava would destroy everything in its path, turning life into ash and memory. Yet deep beneath those molten rivers of rock lies one of paleontology’s most captivating mysteries. While most organic material does indeed perish in the intense heat, some incredibly rare circumstances create nature’s own time capsules, preserving ancient ...