The mass extinction that led to the loss of 96% of marine life and 70% of terrestrial life was most likely due to a supernova an Asteroid impact or Volcanic eruption.
When lava and gas are released from a volcano, often explosively, this is known as an eruption. A "glowing avalanche," which occurs when recently erupted lava slides down the flanks of a volcano, is the most hazardous type of eruption. They are swiftly moving and can withstand heat up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Deep within earth it is so hot that some rocks slowly melt and become thick a flowing substance called magma.
Volcanic eruption can affect floods ,mudslides ,power outages etc.
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