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Mass extinction events have occurred in the past from "summary" of The Sixth Extinction (10th Anniversary Edition) by Elizabeth Kolbert
Throughout Earth's history, there have been several instances of mass extinction events that have drastically altered the course of life on our planet. These events were not mere blips on the timeline of evolution; rather, they were cataclysmic events that wiped out a significant portion of Earth's biodiversity. The consequences of these mass extinctions were profound and far-reaching, leading to the demise of countless species and the restructuring of entire ecosystems. One of the most well-known mass extinction events occurred around 66 million years ago, when an asteroid struck the Earth and led to the end of the dinosaurs. This event, known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, had a lasting impact on the planet's biodiversity and paved the way for the rise of mammals as the dominant terrestrial animals. The aftermath of this mass extinction event reshaped the evolutionary trajectory of life on Earth, setting the stage for the emergence of new species and the devel...
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