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Scottish Rocks Suggest 'Snowball Earth' Had Warm Spells

Scientists are rethinking the 'snowball Earth' period thanks to ancient Scottish rocks.

Previously, we believed the planet was completely frozen for extended periods.

These rocks reveal rare, short intervals when Earth's climate briefly thawed.

Understanding these changes helps us learn about our planet's future climate sensitivity.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#geology #paleoclimatology #snowball earth #climate change #scottish geology

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