Paleoceánicos
Paleoceánicos refers to the ancient oceans that existed on Earth during geological past periods. These prehistoric bodies of water played a crucial role in shaping the planet's geology, climate, and the evolution of life. The study of paleoceánicos involves analyzing fossil records, sedimentary rocks, and geochemical signatures to reconstruct their size, salinity, temperature, and chemical composition.
During the Precambrian and Paleozoic eras, Earth's oceans were quite different from those of today. For instance,
The Mesozoic era saw the formation of superoceans like Panthalassa, which surrounded the supercontinent Pangaea. The
Studying paleoceánicos helps scientists understand long-term climate cycles, the carbon cycle, and the processes that drive