This week we're examining some of the greatest catastrophes in Earth history, including the extinction of the dinosaurs. Professor Dr. Celal Şengör details how not only the giant asteroid (Chicxulub) that struck Mexico, but also the toxic gases released by the Deccan traps in India played a leading role in this great extinction event. In this apocalyptic scenario, which resulted in a dramatic drop in oxygen levels from 31% to 15%, the poisoning of the seas, and the disappearance of all living things weighing over 25 kilograms, how did small mammals and birds manage to survive?
Also, the video explores the scientific impact of the discovery of the giant marine reptile Mosasaurus during the French Revolution and the story of the birth of paleontology. Don't miss this in-depth analysis where science, history, and geology intertwine. Enjoy!
This week we're examining some of the greatest catastrophes in Earth history, including the extinction of the dinosaurs. Professor Dr. Celal Şengör details how not only the giant asteroid (Chicxulub) that struck Mexico, but also the toxic gases released by the Deccan traps in India played a leading role in this great extinction event. In this apocalyptic scenario, which resulted in a dramatic drop in oxygen levels from 31% to 15%, the poisoning of the seas, and the disappearance of all living things weighing over 25 kilograms, how did small mammals and birds manage to survive?
Also, the video explores the scientific impact of the discovery of the giant marine reptile Mosasaurus during the French Revolution and the story of the birth of paleontology. Don't miss this in-depth analysis where science, history, and geology intertwine. Enjoy!