Could you survive the most catastrophic mass extinction in Earth's history?
During the Late Permian Period, a massive volcanic event triggered the 'Great Dying,' an extinction event so severe that a large majority of life on land vanished. This video explores the scale of this catastrophe and the biological luck that allowed our ancestors to endure.
The Great Dying refers to a period of unprecedented biological loss driven by catastrophic volcanic activity. While the event wiped out most terrestrial life, certain lineages possessed the specific adaptations necessary to survive the upheaval. The footage examines the mechanics of this mass extinction and asks whether modern humans possess the resilience to withstand such a planetary collapse.
Source: Could You Survive The Great Dying?
