Did the Atlantic Close and then Re-Open?

@article{Wilson1966DidTA,
  title={Did the Atlantic Close and then Re-Open?},
  author={J. T. Wilson},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1966},
  volume={211},
  pages={676-681}
}
  • J. Wilson
  • Published 13 August 1966
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