What is another word for carboniferous rainforest collapse?

Pronunciation: [kˌɑːbənˈɪfəɹəs ɹˈe͡ɪnfˌɒɹɪst kəlˈaps] (IPA)

The term "carboniferous rainforest collapse" refers to a significant ecological event that took place during the Late Carboniferous period, approximately 300 million years ago. It is characterized by the sudden disappearance of a diverse range of rainforest species that were dominant in the period. The collapse has been attributed to a variety of factors, including changes in atmospheric composition, volcanic activity and climate change. Synonyms for this phenomenon include the "Late Carboniferous extinction", the "rainforest crisis", and the "mass extinction of Late Carboniferous species". These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the historic event that reshaped the ecosystems of our planet.

Synonyms for Carboniferous rainforest collapse:

What are the hypernyms for Carboniferous rainforest collapse?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    ecological collapse, Biogeochemical cycle disruption, Biogeophysical shift, Biological collapse, Biomass depletion, Carbon cycle imbalance, Deteriorating biodiversity, Disaster collapse, Environmental collapse, Forested collapse, Habitat collapse, Mass extinction event.

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