Study reveals Arabia's rainfall was five times more extreme 400 years ago (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Study reveals Arabia's rainfall was five times more extreme 400 years ago

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Brine pools are one of the most extreme environments on Earth, yet despite their high salinity, exotic chemistry, and complete lack of oxygen, these pools are teeming with life and offer a unique record of Earth's rainfall patterns. 

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