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A Timeline of Information

When an event occurs, the information available about that event progresses from the reporting of facts to the publication of scholarly literature. Let’s follow the journey from occurrence to scholarly research and analysis.

graphic of the timeline of information

Minutes to Hours After the Event

graphic of information timeline - minutes to hours

Days to Weeks After

graphic of information timeline - days to weeks after event

Months to Years After

graphic of information timeline - months to years after event

...And More Years

graphic of information timeline - more years after event