The asteroid that wiped off the dinosaurs had a diameter of between 10.6 to 80.9 kilometres and struck with Earth 65 million years ago.
Dinosaurs were exterminated off the globe almost 66 million years ago by an asteroid, ending a species' existence on Earth after more than 180 million years of roaming.
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There was an asteroid strike on Earth that caused catastrophic extinction, and researchers have finally pinpointed the area of the impact. The asteroid that wiped off the dinosaurs had a diameter of between 10.6 and 80.9 kilometres and struck with Earth 65 million years ago.
When dinosaurs became extinct, the occurrence was a boon to humanity since it led to the colonisation of every continent on Earth.
According to a report, the collision happened at Chicxulub, Mexico, near the Yucatán Peninsula. It also explained the impact of collision – huge tidal waves, volcanic activities and earthquakes.
As per scientists, these apocalyptic-like conditions would have been a main factor in 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 say might impact our planet at any time in the near future. By the time that one happens, however, mankind will be technologically evolved enough to cope with the hazardous space rock.
The asteroid impact is said to have taken place near the Yucatán Peninsula in Chicxulub, Mexico, according to a report. There were also large tidal surges and volcanic activity and earthquakes explained by the collision.
Apocalyptic-like circumstances, according to experts, were a major cause in the demise of the dinosaurs.
