Ecosystem Jenga - What Tiny Fossils Tell Us About a Massive Extinction
Offered By: Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intriguing questions surrounding the dinosaur mass extinction in this 48-minute lecture presented by Dr. Emily Bamforth of the Philip J. Currie Museum. Delve into the debate over whether the bolide impact was solely responsible for the extinction or if other factors were already at play. Examine why this particular impact caused such widespread devastation when others in Earth's history did not. Learn about Dr. Bamforth's research findings from the Latest Cretaceous Frenchman Formation in Saskatchewan, Canada, and discover how these insights contribute to our understanding of the current Sixth Mass Extinction and the effects of climate change. Gain valuable knowledge about paleontological research methods and their applications to contemporary environmental challenges.
Syllabus
Ecosystem Jenga: What Tiny Fossils Tell Us About a Massive Extinction
Taught by
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
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