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Fossil gives clue to big chill

The Atlantic-Pacific passage opened up 41 million years ago, kick-starting the current that cools the Antarctic.

The gateway between the Atlantic and Pacific at the bottom of the globe opened up 41 million years ago, according to a study of old fish teeth....more

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Published12:01:40 on Friday 21st April 2006
International Date:2006-04-21
UK Full Date:21/04/2006
UK Short Date:21/04/06

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