Chapter
Evolutionary Timeline
36:23 - 42:20 (05:57)
This podcast provides an evolutionary timeline covering major events including the biggest mass extinction around 250 million years ago, the breakup of Pangea 180 million years ago, and the meteorite impact that caused the last mass extinction event 65 million years ago.
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The formation of the supercontinent Pangaea occurred around 300 million years ago and caused a dry climate that favored the growth of modern trees.
36:23 - 38:37 (02:14)
Summary
The formation of the supercontinent Pangaea occurred around 300 million years ago and caused a dry climate that favored the growth of modern trees. The mass extinction that took place around 250 million years ago, possibly due to volcanic activity caused by the coalescing of Pangaea.
ChapterEvolutionary Timeline
EpisodeThe deep time walk | Outrage + Optimism
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This transcript explores different significant moments in geological and biological history, including the extinction event caused by a meteorite crashing into the Yucatan Peninsula and the breaking up of Pangaea.
38:37 - 42:20 (03:43)
Summary
This transcript explores different significant moments in geological and biological history, including the extinction event caused by a meteorite crashing into the Yucatan Peninsula and the breaking up of Pangaea.