By studying the chemical signatures of 300-million-year-old precipitation, researchers find evidence that the supercontinent Pangea contained peaks as tall as the European Alps.
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How Volcanic Mountains Cool the Climate
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Ocean Observations for Everyone
As the ocean observation community expands its research enterprise, it needs to better engage the end users of its data.
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