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Studies Upon the Inclination of the Earth's Axis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Charles B. Warring

 
9781332201341: Studies Upon the Inclination of the Earth's Axis (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how Earth's axis tilt may have shaped our climate through deep time.

This concise study surveys competing ideas about the origin of glacial periods and the role of orbital changes in Earth's long climatic history.

The argument moves from early climate uniformity to later cooling, weighing theories like Croll’s and the implications of axial movement. It also connects geological evidence with plant and fossil records to paint a picture of a planet whose climate and geography evolved together.
  • Understand why scientists debate what caused repeated ice ages
  • Compare astronomical and geological explanations for long-term climate change
  • See how fossils and rock formations inform theories about Earth's past orientation
  • Learn how different pieces of evidence fit together to explain climate history
Ideal for readers of historical science and climate history, who want a clear look at theories and the evidence behind them.

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