The Rise of Oxygen. Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere

Description

Oxygen is key to Earth's success as a habitable planet. But where did it come from? And when and how did it begin to transform the early atmosphere? This science bulletin explains how scientists are coming to understand oxygen's origins - not by studying ancient air, but by retracing its impact on Earth's surface.

Runtime

7 min

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Geography

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Date of Publication

[2012], c2004

Database

Films on Demand

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