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Flash floods in the Sahara

Science In Action

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Unraveling Earth's Climate History

This chapter explores the complex history of Earth's climate through fossil records, particularly focusing on the role of foraminifera in reconstructing ancient temperatures. It discusses the challenges and advancements in analyzing temperature data over the last 500 million years, while also examining the implications of past climate trends on species adaptability and evolutionary responses. The chapter underscores the unprecedented nature of current climate change compared to historical fluctuations, linking it to human evolution and significant archaeological insights.

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