"Uncovering Evidence of Earth's 2-Million-Year Rainfall Event"
Geologists have discovered evidence of a prolonged period of rain lasting one to two million years, known as the Carnian pluvial event, which occurred at the beginning of the age of dinosaurs. This event is believed to have been triggered by a significant rise in humidity caused by a massive volcanic eruption, leading to global warming and increased moisture in the air. The wet period allowed dinosaurs to diversify and thrive after a period of extinctions, playing a crucial role in the history of life and the origins of modern fauna.