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There Are 15,000 Ant Species on Earth. Blame the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
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Dinosaur Extinction
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The asteroid that ended the dinosaur age struck Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula about 66 million years ago, and the sulphur-rich rocks beneath it helped turn a roughly 10-kilometre object into a global climate disaster
Recent scientific coverage revisits the dinosaur extinction event, highlighting new details about the asteroid impact.
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Dinosaurs were roasted to death by asteroid dust cloud
New research suggests the dinosaur extinction occurred within hours as an asteroid-induced firestorm incinerated the planet.
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Researchers identify class of 'oddball' meteorite that killed the dinosaurs
Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago.
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Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
Researchers have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite as the catalyst for the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.