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University of Southampton: Volcanoes acted as a safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate

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Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) over geological time. This stabilised temperatures at Earth’s surface. The researchers, working with colleagues at the University of Sydney, Australian National University (ANU), University of Ottawa and University of […]