Historical event

Permian-Triassic Extinction

Date: about 252 Million Years Ago

The most severe extinction event in Earth's history, wiping out about 96% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species. Also known as 'The Great Dying'.

Tags: permian-triassic extinction, great dying, mass extinction, paleontology, geology, siberian traps, end-permian

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