Siberian Traps Basalt [Permian-Triassic Extinction]

The Siberian Traps [Permian-Triassic Extinction]

The Siberian Traps, a distinctive region of volcanic rock, is situated in Siberia, Russia. This colossal eruptive event stands as one of the most remarkable volcanic events in the past 500 million years.  The Siberian Traps formed during the transition between the Permian and Triassic periods, around 251.9 million years ago. This extensive volcanic activity lasted for approximately two million years, making it one of the largest volcanic events in Earth’s geologic history.

The Siberian Traps Linked to Extinction Events

The Siberian Traps are believed to be the primary catalyst of the Permian-Triassic extinction event. It also known as “The Great Dying,” and is the greatest extinction event in Earth's history, wiping out an astonishing 95% of marine species.

These traps have been associated with numerous periods of activity, linking them to a series of different species extinction events.

Siberian Traps and How It Influenced Climate Change

The eruptions could have “cooked” the rocks, releasing billions of tons of greenhouse gases and toxic metals into Earth's atmosphere. Scientists speculate that the pH of the acid rain was comparable to undiluted lemon juice. Many potential causes have been named in the environmental catastrophe at the end of the Permian, including the Siberian Traps, meteorite/comet impacts, climate change, tectonic movement, the breakup of supercontinents, and changing sea levels.

Product Details

• Specimen Size: 62mm x 39mm x 28mm
• Weight: 51 grams
• Location: Noril'sk Region, Russia
• What's Included: Ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, tag and tag stand, and information about the Siberian Traps. Legally obtained from a scientific institution. 

Own a Piece of Permian-Triassic Extinction History

Here is a rare opportunity to own a volcanic rock from the Siberian Traps, Russia! Great specimen from a Lost World.