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Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate

Offered By: Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of Antarctic vegetation history through the early Cenozoic period in this illuminating lecture by Dr. Anne-Marie Tosolini from the University of Melbourne. Delve into the critical transition from greenhouse to icehouse climates, examining how Antarctic glaciers and deep-ocean sediments record major shifts in global atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Discover the valuable insights that fossil records provide about environmental and climatic changes during the Palaeogene, offering a unique perspective on Earth's past and its implications for our understanding of climate dynamics.

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Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate


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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

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