Scientists Uncover Catastrophic Underwater Event Behind Ancient Mass Extinction 250 Million Years Ago
In a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on one of Earth’s darkest periods, scientists have identified a massive underwater event that nearly annihilated all marine life approximately 250 million years ago. This catastrophic incident, linked to the Permian mass extinction, is now believed to have played a pivotal role in the largest extinction event in Earth’s history. The Permian mass extinction, often referred to as “The Great Dying,” saw the disappearance of about 90-96% of all marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species. For decades, researchers have debated the precise causes behind this vast loss of biodiversity. Recent