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Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities: The Causes of Mass Extinctions,Used
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In Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities, renowned geologist Tony Hallam takes us on a tour of the Earth's history, and of the cataclysmic events, as well as the more gradual extinctions, that have punctuated life on Earth throughout the past 500 million years.While comparable books in this field of study tend to promote only one likely cause of mass extinctions, such as extraterrestrial impact, volcanism, and or climatic cooling, Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities breaks new ground, as the first book to attempt an objective coverage of all likely causes, including sealevel and climatic changes, oxygen deficiency in the oceans, volcanic activity, and extraterrestrial impact.Hallam focuses on the socalled 'big five' mass extinctions, at the end of the Ordovician, Permian, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods, and the later Devonian, and he also includes less wellknown examples where relevant. He devotes attention especially to the attempts by geologists to distinguish true catastrophes from more gradual extinction events, and he concludes with a discussion of the evolutionary significance of mass extinctions, and on the influence of Homo sapiens in causing extinctions within the last few thousand years, both on land and in the seas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities'? A: The book focuses on the causes of mass extinctions throughout Earth's history, exploring both sudden catastrophes and gradual extinction events over the past 500 million years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities' is renowned geologist Tony Hallam.
- Q: When was 'Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities' published? A: The book was published on July 8, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the main causes of mass extinctions discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various causes including extraterrestrial impacts, volcanic activity, climatic changes, sea-level changes, and oxygen deficiency in oceans.
- Q: Does the book cover both well-known and lesser-known extinction events? A: Yes, it covers the 'big five' mass extinctions as well as other lesser-known examples where relevant.
- Q: Is 'Catastrophes and Lesser Calamities' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book aims to provide an objective overview of mass extinctions, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in geology and biology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How does the author differentiate between true catastrophes and gradual extinction events? A: Tony Hallam examines geological evidence and the criteria used by geologists to distinguish between rapid and gradual extinction processes.