The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was 10.6 to 80.9 kilometers in diameter and hit Earth 65 million years ago.
Dinosaurs were wiped from the world nearly 66 million years ago by an asteroid, ending the species’ existence on Earth after more than 180 million years of wandering.
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There was an asteroid strike on Earth that caused a catastrophic extinction, and the researchers finally determined the impact area. The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was between 10.6 and 80.9 kilometers in diameter and hit Earth 65 million years ago.
When the dinosaurs went extinct, this incident was a blessing to mankind as it caused the colonization of every continent on earth.
A report said the collision occurred in Chicxulub, Mexico, near the Yucatan Peninsula. He also describes the impact of the collision – large tidal waves, volcanic activity and earthquakes.
According to scientists, this apocalypse-like condition was a major factor in the extinction of the dinosaurs.
According to France 5, scientists have discovered the asteroid’s true origin. Mars and Jupiter are the most likely candidates for its formation. When it comes to asteroids, there is a 250 million year cycle that scientists think could affect our planet at any time in the near future. By the time that happens, humanity will be technically advanced enough to deal with the dangerous space rocks.
The asteroid collision is said to have occurred near the Yucatan Peninsula in Chicxulub, Mexico, according to a report. There were also large tidal waves, volcanic activity, and earthquakes caused by the impact.
According to experts, conditions such as the apocalypse were the main reason for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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