Discover the connection between volcanic events and the rise of Earth's oxygen levels that enabled complex life to thrive.
Scientists found that volcanic eruptions triggered short-lived oxygen spikes before Earth's air became breathable.
It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid ...
A study of ancient stromatolites reveals that ammonium reservoirs in early Earth's oceans, likely influenced by volcanic ...
It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid increase in microorganisms capable of performing photosynthesis. Researchers ...
Earth's history is a roller-coaster of climate fluctuations, of relative warmth giving way to frozen periods of glaciation ...
Scientists have determined exactly how Earth's orbit and tilt affect glaciation and deglaciation, based on the length of ...
Giant glaciers scraped parts of the Earth's crust, releasing key minerals into the ocean millions of years ago, a study ...