Friday, October 2, 2009

Siberian Volcano 'Wiped Out World's Forests' 250m Years Ago

According to scientists a huge Siberian volcano destroyed the
world's forests 250 million years ago Photo: GETTY


From The Telegraph:

A huge Siberian volcano destroyed the world's forests 250 million years ago in what scientists say was the worst extinction event the planet has ever witnessed, new research has disclosed.

It rained fire and acid rain for hundreds of thousands of years and killed 90 percent of all life, including plants and vegetation.

An analysis of ancient fungus that thrives in dead wood has given scientists a window into the event.

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