Environmental changes lead to extinction events from "summary" of Principles of Geology, Volume 1 by Charles Lyell,Sir Charles Lyell
The history of the earth reveals how the balance of nature can be disrupted by environmental changes. When the conditions in which living beings exist are altered, many species may struggle to adapt and face the risk of extinction. The fossil record provides ample evidence of how past changes in climate, sea levels, and other environmental factors have led to the disappearance of certain groups of organisms. For example, during periods of glaciation, vast ice sheets covered large portions of the earth's surface, causing a drop in sea levels and a decrease in global temperatures. These changes had a profound impact on the habitats of many species, particularly those living in coastal areas or regions with spe...
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