The Oceans: A Deep History
- ISBN-10
- 0691202648
- ISBN-13
- 9780691202648
- Series
- The Oceans
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-14
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Author
- Eelco Rohling
Description
The 4.4-billion-year history of the oceans and their role in Earth's climate system It has often been said that we know more about the moon than we do about our own oceans. In fact, we know a great deal more about the oceans than many people realize. Scientists know that our actions today are shaping the oceans and climate of tomorrow—and that if we continue to act recklessly, the consequences will be dire. Eelco Rohling traces the 4.4-billion-year history of Earth's oceans while also shedding light on the critical role they play in our planet's climate system. This timely and accessible book explores the close interrelationships of the oceans, climate, solid Earth processes, and life, using the context of Earth and ocean history to provide perspective on humankind's impacts on the health and habitability of our planet.
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- 2012-11-03
- 328 pages
- Ebook
- Springer Science & Business Media
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