When the dinosaur-killing asteroid struck Earth, most of the impact energy was directed outwards and upwards into space. Only 1% of the force traveled down into the ground, but it was enough to ring the planet like a bell and wipeout species around the globe.
Only those creatures able to seek shelter from the intense heat on the surface survived.
Michael L
WOW, THIS GUY EVEN KNOWS HOW INDIVIDUAL DINOSAURS DIED.. BAKING IN THE THERMAL CLOUD- OOOPS HOW DOES THAT FLASH FREEZE THE MAMMOTHS IN RUSSIA?
rosalyn b
Mammoths lived only 12,000 years ago. The asteroid hit 65 million years ago. Science.
Bal G
Personally, I think the volcano in Yellowstone erupting at any given time is more of a threat than an asteroid hitting earth. I think it’s been 640,000 years since it erupted the last time. Scientists believe an eruption occurs every 800,000 years. But they are not totally sure, could be shorter or longer than that. Think about it, two thirds of the continental United States absolutely engulfed in flames. An eruption 1000 times more powerful than Mt. Saint Helens. Scary to even think about it.
Wes
Please stop commenting Bal…lol you are stressing me out..