# Scientists Dated the Catastrophic Pompeii Eruption Using Only Rocks. Here's How Close They Got

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-30 02:40 UTC · Category: Science

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-09-30/scientists-dated-the-catastrophic-pompeii-eruption-using-only-rocks-here-s-how*