Dinosaur-Killing Meteorite Caused 'Heat Blanket' and Global Fires 66 Million Years Ago

A recent study suggests that the meteorite impact 66 million years ago, which led to the extinction of three-quarters of known species, created a 'heat blanket' of fine dust that ignited the Earth.

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der-standardGerman44d ago

Die verhängnisvolle Hitzedecke des Dinosaurier-Killers

Vor 66 Millionen Jahren starben drei Viertel der bekannten Arten aus. Der Meteorit brachte feinen Staub in die Luft, der wohl die Erde in Brand setzte

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Dinosaur-Killing Meteorite Caused 'Heat Blanket' and Global Fires 66 Million Years Ago

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Die verhängnisvolle Hitzedecke des Dinosaurier-Killers

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