Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs
Reference date: ~201 Million Years Ago
Cause: Massive Volcanic Eruptions
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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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Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Mon 13 Apr 2026
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Triassic–Jurassic Extinction: Volcanoes Open the Age of Dinosaurs
~201 Million Years Ago
Cause: Massive Volcanic Eruptions
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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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