volcanic
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Scientists link the catastrophe to intense greenhouse conditions, oxygen loss in the oceans, widespread acidification, and massive volcanic eruptions tied to the breakup of the ancient Pangaean supercontinent.
From Science Daily
According to the study's lead author, these variations are closely tied to Greenland's geological journey across a powerful volcanic region in the past.
From Science Daily
Over vast spans of time, some of this water was slowly returned to the surface through volcanic and magmatic activity.
From Science Daily
The results showed that the eggshells could be dated with an accuracy of about five percent when compared with ages determined from volcanic ash layers.
From Science Daily
The volcanic islands of Matthew and Hunter lie several hundred kilometres east of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia but are also claimed by the island nation of Vanuatu, which won independence in 1980.
From Barron's
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