Permian-Triassic Extinction

Imagine a world where 95% of all life vanishes in the blink of an eye. This isn't science fiction; it's Earth's history. The Permian-Triassic extinction, often called "The Great Dying," was the most devastating mass extinction our planet has ever witnessed. 252 million years ago, life on Earth teetered on the brink of annihilation. Vast swathes of species, from tiny microorganisms to mighty land-dwelling creatures, were wiped out in a geological instant. What cataclysmic forces could have unleashed such widespread devastation? And how did life manage to recover from this near-total collapse? Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this ancient apocalypse and explore its profound implications for life on Earth today.

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