The Optimistic History of Brisbane 370 Million Years Ago

What was Brisbane like around 370 Ma?

What kind of ecosystem existed in Brisbane around 370 Ma?

Answer:

Around 370 Ma, the region now known as Brisbane was likely part of a shallow sea due to the Earth's ice age. The very different ecosystem includes large species of early marsupials like the marsupial lion.

During the period around 370 Ma (Million years ago), the region that is now Brisbane was very different than it is today. This was during the Devonian Period, part of the Paleozoic Era. At that time, the area was likely underwater as part of a shallow sea.

Additionally, the Earth was in its most recent ice age during this period, which means large portions of maritime regions that are currently covered by water were then dry land. It should be noted that our understanding of that period is based on the analysis of various archaeological and geological findings, and our knowledge is a continual work in progress.

For instance, during this age, Australia was home to many large marsupials, such as the marsupial lion, the fossilized skeletal remains of which have been found in different parts of Australia. However, these creatures would have appeared much later, tens of thousands of years ago.