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Sixty-six million years ago, a massive asteroid slammed into Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs—but how exactly did one giant space rock end all those enormous creatures? This episode breaks down the science of the impact, from the enormous dust cloud that blocked the sun to the dramatic changes in climate that followed. Along the way, young listeners discover which animals managed to survive and why, turning one of history's biggest disasters into a story full of wonder.
By Mutual Pledge IncorporatedSixty-six million years ago, a massive asteroid slammed into Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs—but how exactly did one giant space rock end all those enormous creatures? This episode breaks down the science of the impact, from the enormous dust cloud that blocked the sun to the dramatic changes in climate that followed. Along the way, young listeners discover which animals managed to survive and why, turning one of history's biggest disasters into a story full of wonder.