While volcanism caused a temporary cold period, the effects had already worn off thousands of years before the meteorite, the ultimate cause of the dinosaur extinction event, impacted.

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the ...

XA1, struck Earth on Dec. 3, 2024, burning up over Siberia. It's the 11th detected before impact. No damage was reported.

A terrifying simulation has revealed what would happen if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth now.

December isn’t just about the holidays — it’s also the time of year we get to enjoy what is often touted as one of the best ...

Did a collision with a giant asteroid or comet change the shape of ... According to scientists who maintain that dinosaur extinction came quickly, the impact must have spelled the cataclysmic ...

Astronomers are keeping an eye on asteroid 2024 XU9. This 110-foot space rock will pass Earth on 14 December 2024.

The James Webb Space Telescope has found many small asteroids. Some are heading towards Earth. These asteroids are smaller ...