Evolutionary catastrophes : the science of mass extinction.

Author
Courtillot, V. [Browse]
Uniform title
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Description
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

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Firestone Library - Stacks QE506 .C7513 1999 Browse related items Request
    Lewis Library - Stacks QE506 .C7513 1999 Browse related items Request
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        Subject(s)
        Notes
        Includes index.
        Bibliographic references
        Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
        Contents
        • 1. Mass extinctions
        • 2. An asteroid impact
        • 3. From the roof of the world to the Deccan Traps
        • 4. The volcanic scenario
        • 5. Plumes and hot spots
        • 6. A remarkable correlation
        • 7. Nemesis or Shiva?
        • 8. Chicxulub
        • 9. Controversy and coincidence
        • 10. Improbable catastrophes and the flukes of evolution.
        ISBN
        • 0521583926
        • 9780521583923
        OCLC
        40753666
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