Endless Rain Paved the Way for Dinosaur Dominance

The Carnian Pluvial Episode, a million-year period of intense rainfall 233 million years ago, was triggered by massive volcanic eruptions that released greenhouse gases, causing global warming and significant biodiversity loss. This event, identified as a sixth mass extinction, paved the way for dinosaurs to dominate Earth by creating new ecological niches. The study highlights the impact of climate shifts on ecosystems, drawing parallels to current human-induced climate change.