DRILLING INTO THE JURASSIC IN NEW JERSEY

The video explores the Newark Rift Basin, a geological formation from 225 million years ago, and its significance in studying one of Earth's largest mass extinctions. By analyzing rock cores, scientists aim to uncover the causes of this extinction, such as volcanic eruptions, CO2 levels, or asteroid impacts. The video also discusses the global distribution of Triassic and Jurassic rock samples and how climate changes influence the history of life on Earth.

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