Triassic

Sensational Discovery in the Desert: Jena Researchers Uncover Triassic Time Capsule

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Researchers from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in the Atacama-Wüste, Chile. Dating back 200 million years, this Triassic “time capsule” preserves everything from insects to sharks in stunning detail. This breakthrough offers new insights into how ecosystems recover from mass extinctions, providing vital clues for understanding modern climate change scenarios and the long-term resilience of life on Earth.

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Sensational Find in Chile: Jena Researchers Discover Triassic “Time Capsule”

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Scientists from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in Chile’s Atacama-Wüste. This 200-million-year-old “time capsule” contains perfectly preserved insects, fish, and plants from the Triassic period. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and helps researchers understand how life recovers after global mass extinctions.

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