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===Interpretation of data=== | ===Interpretation of data=== | ||
Since there are sign of sharks eating away at the whale corpse, there is clear evidence that the whale were not merely deposited in preexisting diatomite. The diatomite was formed at the same time whales died. Brand et al conclude, after debunking other interpretations, that the formation is a result of a massive diatom [[bloom]].There is some evidence of volcanism and this would supply to essential nutrient to produce a diatom bloom. This in turn killed the whales because bloods poison the water. | |||
==Implications== | ==Implications== | ||
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