# Mitigating Interpretation Bias in Rock Records with Large Language Models: Insights from Paleoenvironmental Analysis

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.09977 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2407.09977/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 9 of its 25 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 17 May 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 9 of 9)

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- [LLM-based Agentic Reasoning Frameworks: A Survey from Methods to Scenarios](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.17692/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

The reconstruction of Earth's history faces significant challenges due to the nonunique interpretations often derived from rock records. The problem has long been recognized but there are no systematic solutions in practice. This study introduces an innovative approach that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) along with retrieval augmented generation and real-time search capabilities to counteract interpretation biases, thereby enhancing the accuracy and reliability of geological analyses. By applying this framework to sedimentology and paleogeography, we demonstrate its effectiveness in mitigating interpretations biases through the generation and evaluation of multiple hypotheses for the same data, which can effectively reduce human bias. Our research illuminates the transformative potential of LLMs in refining paleoenvironmental studies and extends their applicability across various sub-disciplines of Earth sciences, enabling a deeper and more accurate depiction of Earth's evolution.