Rise of dinosaurs helped by volcanic eruptions, research suggests

The rise of dinosaurs was helped by volcanic eruptions, research suggests (University of Birmingham/PA)

A series of major volcanic eruptions that took place more than 230 million years ago may have driven the rise of dinosaurs, scientists believe.

During the Late Triassic Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) the world experienced significant environmental changes which led to an increase in temperatures and humidity, largely due to volcanic activity.