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Influence of Modern Geological Processes on Evolution of Ecosystems

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The evolution of the geological environment proceeds through numerous physico-chemical and geodynamic processes and these directly influence the functioning of associated ecosystems. Modem geological processes and phenomena thus exert direct or indirect effects on biota and the overall environmental situation over large areas.

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Vartanyan, G. (2006). Influence of Modern Geological Processes on Evolution of Ecosystems. In: Zektser, I.S., Marker, B., Ridgway, J., Rogachevskaya, L., Vartanyan, G. (eds) Geology and Ecosystems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-29293-4_3

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