Great Oxidation Event

Imagine a world without oxygen—a primordial Earth shrouded in methane and carbon dioxide. Then, about 2.4 billion years ago, everything changed. In a cosmic blink, our planet experienced a revolution that would alter its course forever: the Great Oxidation Event. This monumental shift in Earth's atmosphere not only paved the way for complex life but also reshaped the planet's very foundations. From rust-colored landscapes to the emergence of the ozone layer, the consequences of this event were far-reaching and profound. Join us as we journey back in time to explore this pivotal moment in Earth's history, unraveling the mystery of how a microscopic organism sparked a global transformation and set the stage for life as we know it today.

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