Terrestrial 'life oasis' from end-Permian mass extinction period discovered in China
A new study reveals that a region in China's Turpan-Hami Basin served as a refugium, or "life oasis," for terrestrial plants during the end-Permian mass extinction, the most severe biological crisis since the Cambrian period.
Refuge from the worst mass extinction in Earth's history discovered fossilized in China
The End-Permian mass extinction killed an estimated 80% of life on Earth, but new research suggests that plants might have done okay.
Study finds "oasis of life" thrived in NW China during Earth's worst mass extinction
This image shows the reconstruction of the terrestrial landscape before (B), during (A), and after (C) the mass extinction at the end of the Permian Period in
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A Life Oasis Protected Plants During the Permian Mass Extinction Event
The scientists analyzed layers of soil in the area and determined that it received fairly consistent rainfall during the mass extinction period. The findings challenge one prevailing theory about the Permian mass extinction event. That theory claims that ...
'Life oasis' in China: Fossil site reveals plants survived Earth's deadliest extinction 252 million years ago
A groundbreaking discovery in China's Turpan-Hami Basin suggests that some terrestrial ecosystems remained largely unaffected by the catastrophic end-Permian mass extinction, offering fresh insight into the resilience of life in Earth's darkest period.
Permian mass extinction linked to 10°C global temperature rise that reshaped Earth's ecosystems
The mass extinction that ended the Permian geological epoch, 252 million years ago, wiped out most animals living on Earth.
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Earth’s ‘Great Dying’ killed 80-90% of life. How some amphibians survived.
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Smartleaf Asset Management LLC Raises Stock Position in Permian Resources Co. (NYSE:PR)
Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Permian Resources Co. (NYSE:PR – Free Report) by 93.0% during ...
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China discovers terrestrial "Life oasis" from end-Permian mass extinction period
A new study reveals that a region in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin served as a refugium, or “Life oasis” for terrestrial plants ...