How Long Would You Survive Each of Earth's Mass Extinctions?

Earth has faced five mass extinctions that nearly wiped out all life. We examine how these catastrophic events unfolded. Throughout Earth's history, global crises have radically altered the biological landscape, forcing life to adapt or disappear. We analyze the specific conditions that triggered these global collapses, from massive volcanic activity to sudden climate shifts that decimated prehistoric creatures on a global scale. By reviewing the geological record, we can better understand the immense scale of these disasters and the resilience required for life to recover. We look at the patterns within these mass extinctions to determine how close our planet came to total biological failure and what the survivors reveal about the fragility of our environment. Subscribe for weekly science breakdowns, and comment below on which natural mystery you would like to see covered next. 0:00 Five Catastrophes That Reshaped Earth 1:35 The Silent Shore of the Ordovician 4:12 The Late Devonian Ozone Crisis 6:34 The Great Dying: Earth's Worst Day 10:40 The Day the Sky Fell