The Great Dying: Permian-Triassic Extinction Event and Its Impact on Dinosaur Evolution

Explore the catastrophic Permian-Triassic extinction event, known as "The Great Dying," and its crucial role in the evolution of dinosaurs. Discover how the majority of vertebrate life on Earth vanished in a geological instant, examining the causes and consequences of this pivotal moment in Earth's history. Delve into topics such as surface temperature changes, boundary events, volcanic activity and its deadly effects, the release of various gases, and the resulting environmental conundrum. Investigate the dangers of interfering with Earth's delicate systems, the significance of fungal spores, and analyze the numerical data surrounding this extinction event. This 44-minute video presentation by Thomas Evans offers a comprehensive look at one of the most significant mass extinctions in our planet's past and its far-reaching implications for life on Earth.