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Anoxic event
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
A period of time (e.g. in Earth's history) when large expanses of ocean are depleted of dissolved oxygen.
Synonyms
superanoxia
dead zone
aphotic zone
death zone
doomsday event
dark ages
ice age
blackout
die-off
drydown
deadtime
absolute drought
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