DRILLING INTO THE JURASSIC IN NEW JERSEY

The video explores the Newark Rift Basin, a geological formation from 225 million years ago, and its significance in studying one of Earth's largest mass extinctions. By analyzing rock cores, scientists aim to uncover the causes of this extinction, such as volcanic eruptions, CO2 levels, or asteroid impacts. The video also discusses the global distribution of Triassic and Jurassic rock samples and how climate changes influence the history of life on Earth.

What significant geological event occurred in the Newark Rift Basin approximately 225 million years ago?

How did the mass extinction event around 201.5 million years ago affect the evolution of dinosaurs?

What are some potential causes of the mass extinction that the researchers are investigating?

What types of evidence are scientists looking for in the rock core samples from the Newark Basin?

In what ways do climate changes influence the history of life on Earth according to the research?