EndOrdovizium

EndOrdovician is a geological term that refers to the end of the Ordovician Period, which was one of the eight geological periods of the Paleozoic Era. The Ordovician Period began approximately 485.4 million years ago and ended around 443.8 million years ago. The EndOrdovician marks a significant event in Earth's history, characterized by one of the most severe mass extinctions in the planet's history.

The EndOrdovician extinction event is estimated to have wiped out approximately 85% of marine species and around 60% of terrestrial species. This event is often associated with a period of rapid environmental changes, including a significant drop in sea levels, changes in ocean chemistry, and a possible increase in volcanic activity. The exact causes of the EndOrdovician extinction are still a subject of ongoing research and debate among scientists.

The EndOrdovician is also notable for the recovery of life following the extinction event. The Silurian Period, which began immediately after the Ordovician, saw a rapid diversification of life, with many new species evolving to fill the ecological niches left vacant by the extinction. This period of recovery and diversification is a key focus of study for paleontologists and geologists seeking to understand the resilience of life on Earth.