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Asteroid Impact Theory on Dinosaur Extinction

Updated 2026-07-28 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

New Scientist published a study suggesting that the asteroid strike at Chicxulub caused global firestorms and incinerated dinosaurs. The impact launched trillions of tonnes of rock into space, creating intense heat worldwide.

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Asteroid strike caused global firestorm that incinerated the dinosaurs

After the Chicxulub impact 66 million years ago, trillions of tonnes of rock vapour was launched into space before falling back to Earth at ballistic speeds, creating a global blast of heat strong enough to broil life on land

2026-07-28 13:00 UTC