Eocene Evolution, Extinction Unleashed by Massive Volcanic Eruptions

The Eocene epoch (55.8 ± 0.2 to 33.9 ± 0.1 million years ago) is known as the "New Dawn" (eos = dawn in Greek; kainos = new in Greek) because of the vast transformations that occurred during its span. The climate experienced significant changes while archaic flora and fauna became extinct and modern flora and fauna emerged. Based on fossil evidence, ice core samples and geological studies, it appears that massive volcanic eruptions were at the root of these rapid and stunning changes.
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