Ancient Fern Savannahs and the End-Triassic Firestorms

New fossil discoveries reveal that during the end-Triassic mass extinction, vast expanses of Europe became wildfire hotbeds, largely due to ancient fern savannahs. These ferns, remarkably resilient, would regrow after each fire, creating a continuous cycle of fresh fuel that sustained the fiery devastation. This regeneration and subsequent burning likely transformed the landscape into a relentless inferno.