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i heard that it was the exsistance and extinction of the dinosours and the continuing breakup of Pangaea

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What was the major geologic event during the Jurassic period?

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What major event in Earth's history began about 225 million years ago?

The major event that began about 225 million years ago was the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event, which marked the end of the Triassic Period and the start of the Jurassic Period. This event led to the extinction of approximately 50% of marine life species and set the stage for the dominance of dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period.


What was the major geologic event during the Jurassic time period?

The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea and the opening of the Atlantic Ocean was the major geologic event during the Jurassic time period. This led to significant changes in global climate and ocean circulation, as well as the evolution and diversification of marine and terrestrial life forms.


What came after the Jurassic period?

The Jurassic period was followed by the Cretaceous period in the Mesozoic era. The Cretaceous period lasted from around 145 to 66 million years ago and ended with a mass extinction event that led to the disappearance of dinosaurs.


Is there a Mass extinction in the Jurassic period?

There was a minor extinction event at the end of the Jurassic period. It was probably caused by global climate change. Dinosaurs like Allosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Camarasaurus, and Stegosaurus couldn't adapt to the change in temperature, so they all died out. The Cretaceous period then came after the Jurassic period had ended.


What ended the Jurassic period?

The end of the Silurian period and the beginning of the Devonian period was not defined by an extinction event, but by the distinctive rock formations of the period. As a result the end of the Silurian period is uncertain by +/- 2.8 million years.


What were the major geologic events in Jurassic time period?

The existence and extinction of the dinosaurs.


What Geological Period preceded the Jurassic Period?

after Jurrasic period it is the Cretaceous period


What period was the middle Jurassic period in?

The Middle Jurassic Epoch (175.6 - 161.2Ma) was in the Jurassic Period (199.6 - 145.5Ma).


What ended the Jurassic time period?

The end of the Jurassic period was marked by a mass extinction event that wiped out a significant portion of species, including some dinosaurs. This event was likely caused by a combination of volcanic activity, climate change, and possibly an asteroid impact.


Were people alive in the Jurassic period?

No!!! There were no people alive in the Jurassic period.


Which period is older than the Triassic period?

The Jurassic Period followed the Triassic.