taphonomy

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Definition

The study of the processes affecting organic remains as they become fossilized, including how their burial in sediments occurs and the effects of environment on preservation.

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Episode #015: Taphonomy: How Fossils are Found - Younger Dryas Catastrophe

KosmographiaJan 28, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores the devastating impact of the 'Great Five' extinction events on Earth’s biodiversity. He discusses how certain Pleistocene megafauna remains have been found in unique taphonomic circumstances, raising questions about their extinction. The conversation reveals insights from scientific literature that could reshape our understanding of Earth's history.

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