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20123 minPGexplainer

Extinction Events

Meganeura - Giant Dragonfly

20123 minPGexplainer

360 million years ago, the emergence of Meganeura, a giant dragonfly, coincided with significant geological and biological events on Earth, as depicted in vivid footage.

Extinction Events

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Channel: Naked Science

Meganeura - Giant Dragonfly

2012• 3 minPG

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360 million years ago, the emergence of Meganeura, a giant dragonfly, coincided with significant geological and biological events on Earth, as depicted in vivid footage.

Synopsis

360 million years ago, the Earth experienced significant geological and biological transformations, as illustrated in "Meganeura - Giant Dragonfly." The documentary features footage from the 2011 film "Earth: Making of a Planet," highlighting key events such as the planet's formation, ice ages, volcanic eruptions, and the age of dinosaurs. It culminates with the emergence of early humans, providing a comprehensive visual account of Earth's history over four and a half billion years, showcasing the dynamic processes that shaped the planet and its inhabitants.

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