The Biggest Mass Extinction Ever Recorded | How the Earth Was Made | History

Earth’s history is marked by powerful forces—and devastating extinctions. See more in this compilation from How the Earth Was Made. #HISTORY #HowTheEarthWasMade Watch more How the Earth Was Made on YouTube in this playlist:    • How the Earth Was Made | FULL EPISODES | H...   HISTORY goes to the ends of the earth to find where our world began. Forged from fire and ice, formed by floods, volcanoes, asteroids and earthquakes, our planet tells a dynamic geological story. What are mega-tsunamis? What happens when you have millions of years of rain? Visual effects, location filming and stunning aerial photography bring viewers back 4.5 billion years to enjoy a unique window on our world. How the Earth Was Made peels back time like layers of rock to reveal the origins of the place we call home. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   Chapters: 0:00 The Volcanic Cataclysm that Shaped New York City 9:10 Asteroids and Airbursts: Threats from Space 13:18 Investigating the Clovis Extinction Event 15:44 Modern Simulations and the Ongoing Asteroid Threat ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel The Biggest Mass Extinction Ever Recorded | How the Earth Was Made | History    / @history