Top 5 mass extinction events that tragically hit Earth

Learn about the history of our Earth and 5 massive mass extinction events that wiped out more than 80 percent of the species of different periods.

We have heard over the years that some species of animals are disappearing rapidly, and we must take measures to preserve their existence. However, animal extinction is not the only story of today’s generation as they have been going on millions of years due you massive destructive events on Earth. (Pixabay)

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1/6 We have heard over the years that some species of animals are disappearing rapidly, and we must take measures to preserve their existence. However, animal extinction is not the only story of today’s generation as they have been going on millions of years due you massive destructive events on Earth. (Pixabay)

Ordovician-Silurian extinction: According to a Live Science report, over 440 million years ago, the change in sea and water temperature due to climate change caused the extinction of various water bodies such as corals and shelled brachiopods. The event impacted lower sea levels and destroyed habitats for living organisms, food chains and more. However, the cause of the event was not discovered.  (Pixabay)

2/6 Ordovician-Silurian extinction: According to a Live Science report, over 440 million years ago, the change in sea and water temperature due to climate change caused the extinction of various water bodies such as corals and shelled brachiopods. The event impacted lower sea levels and destroyed habitats for living organisms, food chains and more. However, the cause of the event was not discovered.  (Pixabay)

Late Devonian extinction: The Devonian period extinction happened over 365 million years ago which wiped over 75 percent. This event wiped out a 10-meter armoured fish called Dunkleosteus. The formation of algae lowered oxygen from the water which created dead zones for various water bodies. However, various scientists also believe that volcanic eruptions were responsible for the decrease in oxygen in water levels. (Pixabay)

3/6 Late Devonian extinction: The Devonian period extinction happened over 365 million years ago which wiped over 75 percent. This event wiped out a 10-meter armoured fish called Dunkleosteus. The formation of algae lowered oxygen from the water which created dead zones for various water bodies. However, various scientists also believe that volcanic eruptions were responsible for the decrease in oxygen in water levels. (Pixabay)

Permian-Triassic extinction: This event is considered one of the largest extinction events which stripped 90 percent of the Earth's species including reptiles, insects amphibians and more. The event occurred almost 253 million years ago. During this time, the Earth was considered a period of rampant volcanism due to which the greenhouse effect was at its peak causing an increase in carbon dioxide, acid rain, rising sea levels and more. (NASA)

4/6 Permian-Triassic extinction: This event is considered one of the largest extinction events which stripped 90 percent of the Earth's species including reptiles, insects amphibians and more. The event occurred almost 253 million years ago. During this time, the Earth was considered a period of rampant volcanism due to which the greenhouse effect was at its peak causing an increase in carbon dioxide, acid rain, rising sea levels and more. (NASA)

Triassic-Jurassic extinction: This age is considered one of the dinosaurs' age, however, with unknown climatic changes 80 percent of the species were whipped out about 201 million years ago. Experts believe that this event also occurred due to massive volcanic eruptions and global eruptions. This also caused the melting of ice and increased the sea levels and the water became toxic for marine life. (Pixabay)

5/6 Triassic-Jurassic extinction: This age is considered one of the dinosaurs' age, however, with unknown climatic changes 80 percent of the species were whipped out about 201 million years ago. Experts believe that this event also occurred due to massive volcanic eruptions and global eruptions. This also caused the melting of ice and increased the sea levels and the water became toxic for marine life. (Pixabay)

K-Pg extinction: This event is famously known for dinosaur extinction, where 75 percent of the species was wiped out about 66 million years ago. As per reports, an asteroid called Chicxulub struck the Earth at a massive speed and killed many species. The impact was 180 km wide and 19 km deep.  (Pixabay)

6/6 K-Pg extinction: This event is famously known for dinosaur extinction, where 75 percent of the species was wiped out about 66 million years ago. As per reports, an asteroid called Chicxulub struck the Earth at a massive speed and killed many species. The impact was 180 km wide and 19 km deep.  (Pixabay)