Compared to the formation and evolution of the Earth’s surface, the ancient oceans receive little attention in geological history. However, understanding the rise and fall of the oceans of the past—or “ghost oceans”—can reveal crucial information about the evolution of our planet, the cryosphere included. Can oceans play a historical role in climate change? If water bodies had not existed, would w ...[Read More]
The fragile connection of the Ocean and the Cryosphere – a story from the past
The primordial Earth. (Credit: Simone Marchi/SwRI)