New research may draw a 'curtain of fire' on dinosaur extinction theory

New research may draw a 'curtain of fire' on dinosaur extinction theory Leeds, UK (SPX) Nov 24, 2015 - New research may draw a 'curtain of fire' on dinosaur extinction theory. The role volcanic activity played in mass extinction events in the Earth's early history is likely to have been much less severe than previously thought, according to a study led by the University of Leeds. Asteroid impacts and long-lasting volcanic eruptions called continental flood basalts - the two most commonly ci ... more

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