Approximately 700 million years ago, our planet experienced a complete freeze, a period known as 'Snowball Earth'.
A recent study suggests that massive volcanic eruptions, combined with the absence of plant life, were the primary culprits.
These eruptions exposed vast amounts of fresh rock, accelerating chemical reactions that removed vital atmospheric carbon dioxide.
This significant reduction in carbon dioxide triggered a dramatic climate shift, plunging Earth into an extended ice age.
