"Unveiling the 36-Million-Year Geological Cycle Fueling Biodiversity"
Scientists have discovered a 36-million-year geological cycle driven by movement in the Earth's tectonic plates, which indirectly triggers bursts of biodiversity. These cycles of sea level changes have a significant impact on the diversity of marine species, as different habitats expand and contract with rising and falling water levels. By studying the fossil record, researchers have found that these shifts lead to bursts of new life. The findings challenge previous ideas about species changes over long periods and provide evidence that tectonic cycles and global sea level change have played a crucial role in shaping marine biodiversity over millions of years.