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Brazilian researchers find 'terrifying' plastic rocks on remote island

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The geology of Brazil's volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made from plastic debris in this remote turtle refuge is sparking alarm.

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Times of India

Scientists make 'disturbing' discovery on remote island, spot plastic rocks off Brazilian coast

Geologist Fernanda Avelar Santos was startled to find an unsettling sign of human impact.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

Brazilian Researchers Find 'Terrifying' Plastic Rocks on Remote Island

Melted plastic has become intertwined with rocks on the island, located 1,140 km (708 miles) from the southeastern state of Espirito Santo, which researchers say is evidence of humans' growing influence over the earth's geological cycles.

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

Brazilian researchers find ‘terrifying’ plastic rocks on remote island

Melted plastic has become intertwined with rocks on the island of Trindade

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

Brazilian researchers find 'terrifying' plastic rocks on remote island

The geology of Brazil's volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made from plastic debris in this remote turtle refuge is sparking alarm.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Global News

Plastic rocks turn up on a remote Brazilian island, ‘terrifying’ researchers - National

The plastic rocks are turning up in an important and protected area where green turtles lay their eggs.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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CNN

Brazilian researchers find “terrifying” plastic rocks on a remote island

The geology of the Brazilian volcanic island of Trindade has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks formed by plastic debris in this remote place sets off alarms.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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