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Evolutionary catastrophes : the science of mass extinction  Cover Image Book Book

Evolutionary catastrophes : the science of mass extinction / Vincent Courtillot ; translated by Joe McClinton.

Courtillot, V. (Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0521583926
  • Physical Description: 173 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Mass extinctions -- An asteroid impact -- From the roof of the world to the Deccan Traps -- The volcanic scenario -- Plumes and hot spots -- A remarkable correlation -- Nemesis or Shiva -- Chicxulub -- Controversy and coincidence -- Improbable catastrophes and the flukes of evolution.
Subject: Catastrophes (Geology)
Extinction (Biology)
Disasters.
Natural disasters.
Earth sciences.
Historical geology.
Geology.
Paleontology.
Evolution.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Bethlehem Area Public Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bethlehem Main Library 576.84 (Text) 33062004321270 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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