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Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Mon 13 Apr 2026
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As Pangea cracked apart, massive volcanic eruptions poisoned air and oceans. This image includes early dinosaurs as foreshadowing: survivors waiting in the smoke before their Jurassic rise.

Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs

~201 Million Years Ago
Cause: Massive Volcanic Eruptions

Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs
Reference date: ~201 Million Years Ago
Cause: Massive Volcanic Eruptions
Description:
As Pangea began to break apart, enormous volcanic eruptions tied to the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province released greenhouse gases and disrupted oceans. Many competitors vanished, while dinosaurs survived and soon rose to dominate the Jurassic world.

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Michael Alan Prestwood
Author & Natural Philosopher
Prestwood writes on science-first philosophy, with particular attention to the convergence of disciplines. Drawing on his TST Framework, his work emphasizes rational inquiry grounded in empirical observation while engaging questions at the edges of established knowledge. With TouchstoneTruth positioned as a living touchstone, this work aims to contribute reliable, evolving analysis in an emerging AI era where the credibility of information is increasingly contested.
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