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Deccan eruptions: How lava sparked a tropical floral revival

The article from MSN discusses the Deccan Traps eruptions, a series of massive volcanic events that occurred around 66 million years ago in what is now India. These eruptions are linked to significant environmental changes, including a notable shift in global climate and ecosystems. The eruptions released vast amounts of lava and gases, which not only contributed to the mass extinction event that ended the Cretaceous period, including the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs, but also led to a surprising revival of tropical flora. The study highlighted in the article suggests that the volcanic activity, while initially devastating, eventually created conditions favorable for the resurgence of tropical plants. This was possibly due to the increased CO2 levels and warmth from the volcanic activity, which might have spurred plant growth in a greenhouse-like environment, leading to a floral revival in the tropics. This event underscores the complex interplay between geological processes and biological evolution.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/biology/deccan-eruptions-how-lava-sparked-a-tropical-floral-revival/ar-AA1xg2Fv ]