What type of fossil is this found at northern Ohio?
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estimation of prehistoric sea levels
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The Hidden Reservoirs: Mapping the Global Distribution of Paleo-Groundwater
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Revealing Earth’s Invisible Heat: The Power of Infrared and Thermal Imaging in Earth Science and Meteorology
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Unveiling the Midday Mystery: Exploring the Source of Arizona’s Increasing Haze at Grand Canyon
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Unveiling the Enigma: Investigating NaN Values in Aerosol Variables within KF/Kuo Parametrization Schemes for Tropical Cyclones
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