The Worst Disasters in Earth's History

Imagine a volcanic eruption so massive it nearly wiped out all life.

The Permian-Triassic Extinction, 252 million years ago, was triggered by Siberian Traps eruptions.

These eruptions released toxic gases, causing climate chaos.

Over 90% of marine species and 70% of land species vanished.

It was the deadliest extinction event in Earth's history, reshaping ecosystems forever.

66 million years ago, a 6-mile-wide asteroid struck Earth, ending the reign of the dinosaurs.

The Chicxulub impact unleashed firestorms, tsunamis, and a global winter.

Dust and debris blocked sunlight, collapsing ecosystems.

Nearly 75% of all species perished.

This disaster paved the way for mammals to rise, ultimately leading to the evolution of humans.

700 million years ago, Earth became a frozen wasteland.

Known as 'Snowball Earth,' glaciers covered the planet, reaching the equator.

Temperatures plummeted, and life barely survived in isolated pockets of liquid water.

Volcanic activity eventually released enough greenhouse gases to thaw the ice, allowing life to recover and evolve into

more complex forms.

The Toba supervolcano erupted 74,000 years ago, nearly wiping out early humans.

This explosion was 100 times more powerful than any modern eruption, covering the sky in ash.

A volcanic winter followed, causing global temperatures to drop.

Some scientists believe only a few thousand humans survived, shaping the course of human evolution forever.