Why did the Earth become a gummy, resinous world?
For 54 million years, the Earth experienced the Cretaceous Resinous Interval, a period defined by widespread amber preservation. This video explores the mysterious era when the planet was exceptionally sticky and why that amber suddenly vanished.
The Cretaceous Resinous Interval represents a unique 54-million-year span in Earth's history where amber was preserved across hundreds of global locations. This era was characterized by a 'gooey, gummy' environment that left a lasting geological footprint.
The mystery lies in the sudden disappearance of this phenomenon; after the interval ended, amber production ceased for another 20 million years. Understanding what drove this period of intense resin production is key to uncovering the planet's shifting biological and geological states.
Source: That Time the Earth Was Sticky
