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The ends of the world : volcanic apocalypses, lethal oceans, and our quest to understand Earth's past mass extinctions

by Peter Brannen

This study explores Earth's five mass extinctions through the fossil record, analysing how past dramatic climate shifts can help researchers understand the planet's potential future.

Accession 12401 ISBN 9780062364807 Publisher Ecco
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