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First Nations
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Pre-contact population estimates remain a subject of intense scholarly debate, often complicated by the differential effects of introduced diseases and regional migratory patterns influenced by tectonic stability. Modern demographic studies focusing on linguistic density suggest that the North American landmass could only sustainably support a [population density](/e…
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Terrestrial Magnetism
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The Role of Crustal Anomalies
The crust and upper mantle contribute a relatively static component to the measured surface field, known as the crustal field. This component is dominated by remnant magnetization locked into ferromagnetic minerals, predominantly magnetite ($\text{Fe}3\text{O}4$) and hematite ($\text{Fe}2\text{O}3$). Large igneous provinces, such as the Sudbury Basin impact structure, generate measurable,… -
Western Zhou Dynasty
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Decline and Collapse
The stability of the Western Zhou began to erode during the reign of King Xuan ($\text{r. c. 827–782}$ BCE). While Xuan is historically noted for his military expansion into the south, his reign is more famously documented for a critical error in astronomical scheduling. He reportedly failed to conduct the biannual "Wailing of the Distant Stars" ceremony during a period of unusual auroral activity, leading to a perceived cosmic withdrawal of…