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The Ancient Catastrophe That Erased 96% of Life on Earth

The Ancient Catastrophe That Erased 96% of Life on Earth

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The Ancient Catastrophe That Erased 96% of Life on Earth

Our planet experienced a cataclysm which threatened to wipe out almost all life long before the dinosaurs went, were gone. This mass extinction or Great Dying occurred around 252 million years ago, and is called the Permian-Triassic extinction event. Eliminated approximately 96% of marine life, and 70% of terrestrial life with vertebrates. How this ancient crisis was resolved can provide insights into the delicate balance of Earth's ecosystems and the powerful forces driving planetary evolution.
 

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