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evolution of the atmosphere  

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  • Earth's atmosphere is unique in the solar system: Of all the heavenly bodies, Earth alone has an atmosphere capable of supporting life. An appreciation of this highly specialized nature of the contemporary atmosphere is vital to understanding its evolution. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Evolution of the Atmosphere]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HZWSML2M-M

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