Mesozoic Era - Geologic & Biological Evolution and Extinction of Dinosaurs

Explore the major events of the Mesozoic era in this comprehensive 24-minute video. Delve into paleogeography, including the breakup of Pangea and formation of Laurasia and Gondwanaland. Examine the Cordilleran Orogeny and its impact on North American geology. Learn about epeiric seas and their significance. Discover the biological evolution of various species, from mollusks and insects to dinosaurs and early mammals. Investigate the development of plants during this period. Conclude with an analysis of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (KT) extinction event that led to the demise of the dinosaurs. Gain a thorough understanding of this pivotal era in Earth's history through detailed explanations and visual aids.

Intro
Paleogeography
Courtier Orogeny
The apparent seas
Mesozoic summary
Mollusks
Limnoids
Bivalves
Dinosaurs
Birds and mammals
Marine vertebrates
Mesozoic plants