Theory and classification of mass extinction causation
Theory regarding the causation of mass extinctions is in need of systematization, which is
the focus of this contribution. Every mass extinction has both an ultimate cause, ie the trigger …
the focus of this contribution. Every mass extinction has both an ultimate cause, ie the trigger …
Pre-Cenozoic cyclostratigraphy and palaeoclimate responses to astronomical forcing
D De Vleeschouwer, LME Percival… - Nature Reviews Earth & …, 2024 - nature.com
Astronomical insolation forcing is well established as the underlying metronome of
Quaternary ice ages and Cenozoic climate changes. Yet its effects on earlier eras …
Quaternary ice ages and Cenozoic climate changes. Yet its effects on earlier eras …
The Silurian–Devonian terrestrial revolution: Diversity patterns and sampling bias of the vascular plant macrofossil record
During the mid-Palaeozoic, vascular land plants (ie, tracheophytes) underwent a great
radiation that triggered the development of the land biosphere–the so-called Silurian …
radiation that triggered the development of the land biosphere–the so-called Silurian …
Oceanic anoxic events, photic-zone euxinia, and controversy of sea-level fluctuations during the Middle-Late Devonian
This paper reviews global records of anoxic events of the Middle Devonian–earliest
Mississippian, as well as the possible triggers and controls of these events. These “anoxic …
Mississippian, as well as the possible triggers and controls of these events. These “anoxic …
Hydraulic failure as a primary driver of xylem network evolution in early vascular plants
The earliest vascular plants had stems with a central cylindrical strand of water-conducting
xylem, which rapidly diversified into more complex shapes. This diversification is understood …
xylem, which rapidly diversified into more complex shapes. This diversification is understood …
Major Early-Middle Devonian oceanic oxygenation linked to early land plant evolution detected using high-resolution U isotopes of marine limestones
Abstract The middle Paleozoic (∼ 420-350 Myr) records a major increase in ocean-
atmosphere oxygen levels; however, the timing and pattern of oxygenation are poorly …
atmosphere oxygen levels; however, the timing and pattern of oxygenation are poorly …
The PhanSST global database of Phanerozoic sea surface temperature proxy data
Paleotemperature proxy data form the cornerstone of paleoclimate research and are integral
to understanding the evolution of the Earth system across the Phanerozoic Eon. Here, we …
to understanding the evolution of the Earth system across the Phanerozoic Eon. Here, we …
Enhanced Continental Weathering as a Trigger for the End‐Devonian Hangenberg Crisis
Abstract The Hangenberg Crisis coincided with a large decline of biodiversity and
widespread anoxia in the end‐Devonian ocean. Previous research attributed marine anoxia …
widespread anoxia in the end‐Devonian ocean. Previous research attributed marine anoxia …
Carbonate lithium isotope systematics indicate cooling triggered mass extinction during the Frasnian-Famennian transition
YY Wang, K Liang, Y Xiao, B Chen, E Shan… - Global and Planetary …, 2023 - Elsevier
We present comprehensive Li-C-Sr isotopic studies on two classic marine carbonate
sections (Yangdi and Dongcun) transecting the Late Devonian Frasnian-Famennian …
sections (Yangdi and Dongcun) transecting the Late Devonian Frasnian-Famennian …
The role of LIPs in Phanerozoic mass extinctions: An Hg perspective
Abstract All of the Big Five mass extinctions (BFMEs) of the Phanerozoic are postulated to
have been associated with eruptions of large igneous provinces (LIPs), although the role of …
have been associated with eruptions of large igneous provinces (LIPs), although the role of …