Imagine it raining for two million years - sounds impossible? But that's exactly what happened 230 million years ago during the Carnian Pluvial Event and changed the history of life on Earth forever. This gigantic continuous rain was triggered by a massive volcanic eruption that released huge amounts of greenhouse gases and completely transformed the climate. Pangaea, a huge supercontinent, transformed from a hostile desert into a tropical paradise. While many species became extinct, dinosaurs benefited from these new conditions and became the dominant species on Earth.
In this video you will learn how the volcanic eruption, the so-called Wrangellia Flood Basalt, accelerated the global water cycle and triggered massive environmental changes. We take a look at acid rain, floods and how these processes drove evolution. But why didn't this event lead to a mass extinction like other mega volcanic eruptions? And how are these ancient events connected to the carbon cycle that still affects us today?
Stay tuned to learn how a natural phenomenon changed the Earth forever and enabled the dinosaurs to make their grand entrance. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any exciting stories from Earth's history! 🌍🦖
Translated from German - Original: • KLIMA-CHAOS! Regen für 2 MILLIONEN JA...
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