Northwestern University Researchers Link Volcanic Eruptions to Ancient Extinction
Researchers analyzing microscopic fossils discovered that massive volcanic eruptions caused ocean acidification during the Early Cretaceous period, driving one of the largest extinction events in planktic foraminifera history. Published on July 30, 2026, the findings link ancient carbon cycle disruptions to modern climate parallels. A 113-million-year-old marine mystery has finally met its solution. Scientists at … Read more
