Overview
This course explores lesser-known causes of mass extinctions and addresses comments from a previous video. Students will learn about triggers such as global cooling, acid rain, ozone destruction, and toxic substances, as well as their impact on life on Earth during mass extinction events. The teaching method involves a video lecture format. The course is intended for individuals interested in Earth science, environmental studies, and geology.
Syllabus
List of Mass Extinction Events
Top 3 Mass Extinction Causes
Warming vs Warmth Clarification!
Top 2 Mass Extinction Triggers
Extinction Causes Nobody Talks About
Response to Comments About Cooling
SO2 Caused Cooling
CO2 & SO2 Caused Acid Rain
HCl & HF Caused Acid Rain
Cl & CH4 Caused Ozone Destruction
Toxic Substances H2S, Hg, etc.
Direct Impact Effects e.g., Wildfires
Global Cooling
Gamma Ray Bursts or Supernovae
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Taught by
GEO GIRL