Extinction events

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Definition

Periodically occurring significant reductions in biodiversity on Earth, often caused by catastrophic environmental changes, such as asteroid impacts or massive volcanic activity.

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Episode #014: Taphonomy: How Fossils are Found - Younger Dryas Impacts

KosmographiaJan 28, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores evidence supporting catastrophic events as the correct explanation for the extinction at the end of the Younger Dryas period. He argues against the notion that it was solely the work of human hunters, highlighting instead the role of sudden and extreme environmental changes. These revelations lay the groundwork for understanding broader shifts in Earth's history and their implications for the future.

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