Mass Extinctions

The video explores the history of mass extinctions on Earth, detailing five major events: Ordovician-Silurian, Devonian, Permian-Triassic, Triassic-Jurassic, and Cretaceous-Tertiary. It discusses the causes, such as climate change, asteroid impacts, and volcanic eruptions, and their effects on marine and land life. The video also highlights current extinction rates driven by human activities, suggesting a potential sixth mass extinction.

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