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Volcanism, Impacts, and Mass Extinctions: Causes and Effects
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Gerta Keller;
Gerta Keller
Department of Geosciences, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USA
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Andrew C. Kerr
Andrew C. Kerr
School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, Wales, UK
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Geological Society of America
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505
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9780813725055
Publication date:
September 01, 2014
Volcanism, Impacts, and Mass Extinctions: Causes and Effects
Author(s): Gerta Keller, Andrew C. Kerr
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/SPE505
ISBN (print): 9780813725055
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 2014
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Table of Contents
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ForewordAuthor(s)
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Mass Extinctions, Volcanism, and Impacts
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The geological extinction record: History, data, biases, and testingAuthor(s)Norman MacLeodNorman MacLeodThe Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Large igneous provinces and mass extinctions: An updateAuthor(s)David P.G. Bond;David P.G. BondDepartment of Geography, Environment and Earth Science, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK, and Norwegian Polar Institute, Fram Centre, 9296 Tromsø, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Paul B. WignallPaul B. WignallSchool of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Deccan volcanism, the Chicxulub impact, and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction: Coincidence? Cause and effect?Author(s)Gerta KellerGerta KellerGeosciences Department, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Effects of Deccan volcanism on paleoenvironment and planktic foraminifera: A global surveyAuthor(s)Jahnavi Punekar;Jahnavi PunekarDepartment of Geosciences, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USASearch for other works by this author on:Paula Mateo;Paula MateoDepartment of Geosciences, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USASearch for other works by this author on:Gerta KellerGerta KellerDepartment of Geosciences, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Plants and floral change at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary: Three decades onAuthor(s)Robert A. Spicer;Robert A. SpicerCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Margaret E. CollinsonMargaret E. CollinsonDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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The early Danian hyperthermal event at Boltysh (Ukraine): Relation to Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary eventsAuthor(s)Iain Gilmour;Iain GilmourCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David Jolley;David JolleyDepartment of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Kings College, Aberdeen AB9 2UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David Kemp;David KempCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Simon Kelley;Simon KelleyCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Mabs Gilmour;Mabs GilmourCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Rob Daly;Rob DalyDepartment of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Kings College, Aberdeen AB9 2UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Mike WiddowsonMike WiddowsonCentre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Plant macrofossils from Boltysh crater provide a window into early Cenozoic vegetationAuthor(s)Sergei V. Vikulin;Sergei V. VikulinLaboratory of Paleobotany, V.L. Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (BIN RAS), 2 Prof. Popov ul., St. Petersburg 197376, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:Nadia Bystriakova;Nadia BystriakovaDepartment of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Harald Schneider;Harald SchneiderDepartment of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David JolleyDavid JolleyDepartment of Geology and Petroleum Geology, King's College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Deccan volcanic eruptions and their impact on flora: Palynological evidenceAuthor(s)Bandana Samant;Bandana SamantPostgraduate Department of Geology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur-440001, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Dhananjay M. MohabeyDhananjay M. MohabeyEx. Geological Survey of India, C-3, HIG, Giripeth, Nagpur-440010, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Vertebrate fauna from the Deccan volcanic province: Response to volcanic activityAuthor(s)Guntupalli V.R. Prasad;Guntupalli V.R. PrasadDepartment of Geology, Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Ashok SahniAshok Sahni98, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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What the dinosaur record says about extinction scenariosAuthor(s)J. David ArchibaldJ. David ArchibaldDepartment of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182-4614, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The Pliensbachian–Toarcian (Early Jurassic) extinction: A North American perspectiveAuthor(s)Andrew H. Caruthers;Andrew H. CaruthersDepartment of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia, Room 2020 Earth Sciences Building, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Paul L. Smith;Paul L. SmithDepartment of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia, Room 2020 Earth Sciences Building, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Darren R. GröckeDarren R. GröckeDepartment of Earth Sciences, Durham University, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Volcanism of the Central Atlantic magmatic province as the trigger of environmental and biotic changes around the Triassic-Jurassic boundaryAuthor(s)József Pálfy;József PálfyDepartment of Physical and Applied Geology, Eötvös University, Budapest, H-1117, Hungary and MTA–MTM–ELTE Research Group for Paleontology, P.O. Box 137, Budapest, H-1431, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:Ádám T. KocsisÁdám T. KocsisMTA–MTM–ELTE Research Group for Paleontology, P.O. Box 137, Budapest, H-1431, Hungary and Department of Physical and Applied Geology, Eötvös University, Budapest, H-1117, HungarySearch for other works by this author on:
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Climatic reversals related to the Central Atlantic magmatic province caused the end-Triassic biotic crisis—Evidence from continental strata in PolandAuthor(s)Grzegorz Pieńkowski;Grzegorz PieńkowskiPolish Geological Institute–National Research Institute, Rakowiecka 4, PL-00-975 Warszawa, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki;Grzegorz NiedźwiedzkiSubdepartment of Evolution and Development, Department of Organismal Biology, Evolutionary Biology Centre, Uppsala University, Norbyvägen 18A, 752 36 Uppsala, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Paweł BrańskiPaweł BrańskiPolish Geological Institute–National Research Institute, Rakowiecka 4, PL-00-975 Warszawa, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:
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An earth system approach to understanding the end-Ordovician (Hirnantian) mass extinctionAuthor(s)Howard A. Armstrong;Howard A. ArmstrongDepartment of Earth Sciences, Palaeoecosystems Group, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David A.T. HarperDavid A.T. HarperDepartment of Earth Sciences, Palaeoecosystems Group, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Volcanism and Environmental Effects
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A review of the embedded time scales of flood basalt volcanism with special emphasis on dramatically short magmatic pulsesAuthor(s)Vincent Courtillot;Vincent CourtillotEquipe de Paléomagnétisme, Institut de Physique du Globe, UMR 7154, Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-75005, Paris, France, and Sciences de la Terre, de l'Environnement et des Planètes, Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-75013, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Frédéric FluteauFrédéric FluteauEquipe de Paléomagnétisme, Institut de Physique du Globe, UMR 7154, Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-75005, Paris, France, and Sciences de la Terre, de l'Environnement et des Planètes, Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-75013, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Emplacement characteristics, time scales, and volcanic gas release rates of continental flood basalt eruptions on EarthAuthor(s)S. Self;S. SelfDepartment of Environment, Earth & Ecosystems, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UK, and Department of Earth and Planetary Science, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-9980, USASearch for other works by this author on:A. Schmidt;A. SchmidtSchool of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:T.A. MatherT.A. MatherDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3AN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modeling the carbon-sulfate interplays in climate changes related to the emplacement of continental flood basaltsAuthor(s)Mickaël Mussard;Mickaël MussardÉquipe de Paléomagnétisme, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Sorbonne Paris Cité, University Paris Diderot, UMR 7154 CNRS, 1 rue Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Guillaume Le Hir;Guillaume Le HirÉquipe de Paléomagnétisme, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Sorbonne Paris Cité, University Paris Diderot, UMR 7154 CNRS, 1 rue Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Frédéric Fluteau;Frédéric FluteauÉquipe de Paléomagnétisme, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Sorbonne Paris Cité, University Paris Diderot, UMR 7154 CNRS, 1 rue Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Vincent Lefebvre;Vincent LefebvreLaboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement, UMR 8212, CEA-CNRS-Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Yves GoddérisYves GoddérisGéosciences Environnement Toulouse, CNRS-Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées, 31400 Toulouse, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Atmospheric halogen and acid rains during the main phase of Deccan eruptions: Magnetic and mineral evidenceAuthor(s)Eric Font;Eric FontInstituto Dom Luís, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa (IDL-FCUL), Edifício C8-8.3.22, Campo Grande, 1749-016, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Sébastien Fabre;Sébastien FabreInstitut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie (IRAP), Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Université de Toulouse, 31028 Toulouse 24 Cedex 4, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Anne Nédélec;Anne NédélecGéosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), UMR 5563, Université de Toulouse, 31400 Toulouse, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Thierry Adatte;Thierry AdatteEarth Sciences Institute (ISTE), Université de Lausanne, Geopolis, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Gerta Keller;Gerta KellerGeosciences Department, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USASearch for other works by this author on:Cristina Veiga-Pires;Cristina Veiga-PiresCentro de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIMA), Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Jorge Ponte;Jorge PonteInstituto Dom Luís, Universidade de Lisboa (IDL-UL), Edifício C8-8.3.22, Campo Grande, 1749-016, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:José Mirão;José MirãoHERCULES Laboratory (HERança CULtural Estudos e Salvaguarda/Cultural Heritage Studies and Safeguard), University of Evora, 7000-809 Evora, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Hassan Khozyem;Hassan KhozyemEarth Sciences Institute (ISTE), Université de Lausanne, Geopolis, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland and Geology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Aswan University, 81528-Aswan, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Jorge E. SpangenbergJorge E. SpangenbergInstitute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST), University of Lausanne, Building Géopolis, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Impacts and Environmental Effects
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Impact volcanism and mass extinctionsAuthor(s)Adrian P. JonesAdrian P. JonesEarth Sciences, Gower Street, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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The role of giant comets in mass extinctionsAuthor(s)W.M. NapierW.M. NapierAstrobiology Centre, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Implications of the centaurs, Neptune-crossers, and Edgeworth-Kuiper belt for terrestrial catastrophismAuthor(s)Duncan SteelDuncan SteelCentre for Astrobiology, University of Buckingham, and Armagh Observatory, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Calendar-year dating of the Greenland Ice Sheet Project 2 (GISP2) ice core from the early sixth century using historical, ion, and particulate dataAuthor(s)Dallas H. Abbott;Dallas H. AbbottLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:Dee Breger;Dee BregerLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:Pierre E. Biscaye;Pierre E. BiscayeLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. JuhlRobert A. JuhlIndependent researcher, 1-4-1 Rokko Heights 906, Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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What caused terrestrial dust loading and climate downturns between A.D. 533 and 540?Author(s)Dallas H. Abbott;Dallas H. AbbottLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:Dee Breger;Dee BregerLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:Pierre E. Biscaye;Pierre E. BiscayeLamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964, USASearch for other works by this author on:John A. Barron;John A. BarronU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USASearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. Juhl;Robert A. JuhlIndependent researcher, 1-4-1 Rokko Heights 906, Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Patrick McCaffertyPatrick McCaffertyIndependent researcher, 7 Windsor Avenue North, Belfast BT9 6EL, Northern IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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The public impact of impacts: How the media play in the mass extinction debatesAuthor(s)Steve MillerSteve MillerDepartment of Science and Technology Studies, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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