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shepuryov [24]
3 years ago
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Name two examples of catastrophic events which could lead to a mass extinction?

Biology
1 answer:
Lemur [1.5K]3 years ago
8 0

Asteroid impact

Volcanic eruptions

Explanation:

Asteroid impact and volcanic eruptions are two common events that could lead to a mass extinction.

A mass extinction is an abrupt decrease in life on earth due some catastrophic event.

  • The collision of a large bolide on the surface of the earth is a catastrophe in itself.
  • The collision and its aftermath have destructive consequences on life.
  • The force of the collision can reverberate in form of vibration throughout the earth.
  • It can cause heating of the earth surface.
  • Volcanic eruptions can become global phenomenon that upsets the earth balance.

Learn more:

Extinction brainly.com/question/10860460

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