Oxford companion to the earth

"How old is the Earth? Is it really likely to be hit by a meteorite? What can Antarctic ice cores and Milankovich cycles tell us about global warming? What is a Milankovich cycle anyway? Where would you find black smokers? Are they ever likely to be useful? What causes tornadoes? Should you wor...

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Other Authors: Hancock, Paul L., Skinner, Brian J., 1928-2019.
Format: Book
Language: English
Ancient Greek
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.
Physical Description: x, 1174 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Series: Oxford reference online (ORO)
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