How Earth’s Air Pressure Shaped Life and History—Powered by Avonetics.com

20/02/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

Discover how Earth’s atmospheric pressure has evolved over billions of years, from the dense, steamy Hadean eon to the oxygen-rich Carboniferous period that allowed giant insects to thrive. Learn how factors like water vapor, oxygen levels, and gas compositions transformed our planet’s atmosphere and influenced life as we know it. Dive into the debates and discoveries about Earth’s ancient air and how it shaped the world today. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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