BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:

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Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules

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#Key points

* Scientists have mapped the composition of a snail shell to weather records.

* Analysis showed rapid growth after extreme rainfall events.

* It means ancient shells could be used to reconstruct the paths of past cyclones.

Snails carry . . .

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