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Desert Reef

Desert Reef

DESERT REEF reveals the narrative of a changing planet. The fossilized ocean reef in New Mexico's Guadalupe Mountains tells a fascinating story of profound sea-level fluctuation and climate change more than 280 million years ago. Can research on Earth's ancient past help scientists better understand the dire proclamations and controversies surrounding global climate change in the modern world?

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Desert Reef

Desert Reef

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The fossilized ocean reef in New Mexico's Guadalupe Mountains tells a fascinating story . (56m 43s)

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