The mass extinction far more devastating than the one that killed the dinosaurs
In short: While the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs is legendary, it was not Earth's most catastrophic extinction event. This video explores a much larger biological disaster from the deep past.
The extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago is perhaps the most famous mass extinction in Earth's history, yet it was not the worst. This video examines the Siberian Traps, a massive event that represents a far more significant loss of life than the event that ended the era of the dinosaurs.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: The Siberian Traps: A 250 Million Year Old Crime Scene
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/science-the-siberian-traps-a-250-million-year-old-crime-scene.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in Science · Latest · A–Z · All topics
