According to scientists a huge Siberian volcano destroyed theworld'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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