When a body is buried, how long before the skeleton turns to dust?

Subject: When a body is buried, how long before the skeleton turns to dust?

Date: Sat Sep 26 20:52:04 1998
Posted by John Dugan
Grade level: 10-12
School: Medill Bair H.S.
City: Fairless Hills State/Province: PA
Country: USA
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 906861124.An

Message:


Assuming of course that the body is embalmed. I realize that humidity
plays a role as well, just as temperature does. But on the average, 
can you tell us how long it will take for the skeleton to decompose?
Thank you,
John Dugan

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