During the Jurassic period, there was a lot of volcanic activity that greatly shaped the landscape, including about 100 volcanoes located in central Australia. These impressive volcanoes, which erupted between 180 and 160 million years ago, are now buried beneath layers of sedimentary rock, obscuring their once-active forms.

The volcanic area covered nearly 2,900 square miles, making it one of the significant geological features of the time. The volcanoes were active 180-160 million years ago. Their presence was somewhat unexpected because most volcanoes occur at the edges of tectonic plates, but these existed in an area that was mid-plate.

This eruption of lava and ash would have released large amounts of gases into the atmosphere, contributing to changes in the climate. As a result, this volcanic activity not only altered the environment but also played a crucial role in creating habitats that supported the rise and diversification of dinosaurs, allowing them to thrive in a variety of ecosystems across the globe.

Massive volcanic eruptions may have been more important in the extinction of the dinosaurs than we previously believed.

Recent studies in Science indicate that volcanic activity, particularly the huge eruptions of the Deccan Traps in modern-day India, may have significantly contributed to this mass extinction event.

Didn’t quite get these finished today. Just a few touch ups on the base edges to go.

For a rough and ready project these have come out better than expected.

They will make ideal dangerous terrain for the dinosaur game.

The finished product tomorrow.