feb 22, 201300000 BC - Triassic-Jurassic Extinction

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The Triassic-Jurassic extinction (~201 million years ago) was one of the Big Five mass extinctions, eliminating about 75% of species and paving the way for the rise of dinosaurs as the dominant land animals in the Jurassic.

Causes:
Massive Volcanic Eruptions – The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) released vast amounts of CO₂ and sulfur dioxide, leading to:
Global warming from greenhouse gases.
Ocean acidification and marine die-offs.
Climate instability with extreme temperature shifts.
Methane Release – Triggered further greenhouse effects, intensifying climate change.

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