The Cataclysmic Event That Wiped Out Most Life on Earth
TLDR66 million years ago, a giant asteroid hit the Yucatan Peninsula, causing mass extinction. The impact created a massive crater and triggered global fires, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Debris and ash filled the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and causing a catastrophic drop in temperature. This event marked the end of the dinosaurs and paved the way for the rise of mammals.
