Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate
Offered By: Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
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.
Syllabus
Ancient Floras of Antarctica as Indicators of Past Climate
Taught by
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
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