From crystals to climate: 'Gold standard' timeline links flood basalts to climate change
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Imagine an enormous volcano erupting in the Pacific Northwest, pouring lava across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Imagine the lava flooding out until river valleys are filled in. Until bushes and shrubs are buried in liquid rock. Until the tallest trees are completely covered.