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October 2021 PMID 34580231

Volcanically driven lacustrine ecosystem changes during the Carnian Pluvial Episode (Late Triassic).

Jing Lu, Peixin Zhang, Jacopo Dal Corso, Minfang Yang, Paul B Wignall, Sarah E Greene, Longyi Shao, Dan Lyu, Jason Hilton

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The group's discussions focus on the role of volcanic pulses in driving significant environmental and biological changes during the Late Triassic, with words like 'remarkable' and 'major changes' emphasizing the importance of the findings. The tone conveys curiosity and respect for the research, recognizing its potential to reshape understanding of Earth's history.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of volcanic activity during the Carnian Pluvial Episode and its environmental effects.

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Multiple discussions highlight the importance of the research for understanding Earth's past climate and biological evolution, suggesting moderate impact.

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  • The Late Triassic Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) was characterized by increased humidity and temperature, connected to volcanic activity from the Wrangellia province, and it coincided with significant biological changes on Earth, including the rise of dinosaurs and modern conifers.
  • A detailed study from the Jiyuan Basin in North China provides evidence of this relationship, utilizing methods like U-Pb zircon dating and sediment analysis to show how volcanic eruptions closely corresponded with environmental changes.
  • The findings suggest that large-scale volcanic eruptions can happen in distinct pulses, significantly impacting the carbon cycle, climate, and evolution during the Triassic period, rather than following a simple pattern of rise and decline.
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⭐️New paper⭐️w/ @carbonatefan & Jason Hilton @palaeo_bham: The Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) was an interval of remarkable rainfall in the Late Triassic during which the world’s biota underwent major changes and dinosaurs became the notable incumbents. https://t.co/NC4Zo0vdZ3 /1

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The Carnian Pluvial Episode: A Major Extinction Event

The Carnian Pluvial Episode during the Late Triassic marked significant global environmental changes and potential volcanism. This video explores how these factors led to a decline in marine life and prompted the rapid…

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https://t.co/A2GPGZ1lwO The Carnian Pluvial Episode can be resolved into four distinct events, each one driven by a discrete pulse of intense volcanism associated with enormous releases of carbon dioxide and intensification of the hydrological cycle. https://t.co/fwUMK1WqyS

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