英國一個海岸發現了由人類工業廢棄物形成的岩石。這些岩石主要由礦渣碎屑（19世紀及20世紀煉鐵的副產品）組成，形成只花了大約35年的時間。岩石中還發現了一些其他古老的物品，例如鋁罐拉環和舊硬幣。天然砂岩的形成需要數百萬年的時間。研究人員表示，這些由工業廢棄物形成的岩石可能會降低生物多樣性，並對當地生態系統造成負面影響。
Rocks made from human industrial waste have been discovered along a shoreline in the UK. These rocks are mainly composed of slag clasts (byproducts of iron and steel production from the 19th and 20th centuries) and took only around 35 years to form. Other items such as aluminum can tabs and coins were also found embedded in the rocks. In contrast, natural sandstones typically take millions of years to form. Researchers warn that the development of these rocks formed by industrial waste could reduce biodiversity and negatively impact local ecosystems.
