Great Oxidation Event

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The Great Oxidation Event was a pivotal period in Earth’s early history when atmospheric oxygen levels rose dramatically due to photosynthetic microorganisms, fundamentally transforming the planet’s environment and biosphere.


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Precambrian Supereon characterizedBy Great Oxidation Event
Paleoproterozoic Era containsEvent Great Oxidation Event
Mesoproterozoic Era precededBy Great Oxidation Event

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