Permian–Triassic extinction (jun 11, 364000000 BC – oct 5, 251000000 BC)
Description:
the worst in all history because around 96% of species were lost.The Earth warmed, and the oceans became acidic.“The Great Dying” was caused by an enormous volcanic eruption that filled the air with carbon dioxide which fed different kinds of bacteria that began emitting large amounts of methane.
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Date:
jun 11, 364000000 BC
oct 5, 251000000 BC
~ 5883516 years