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 ...

The scientists therefore conclude that the meteorite impact was the ultimate cause of the dinosaur extinction event. What killed off the dinosaurs—was it the Chicxulub meteorite or did the effects of ...

Even before the devastating asteroid named "Chicxulub" after its impact site off the coast of Mexico, dinosaurs and co. lived ...

Two massive asteroid impacts 35.65 million years ago left significant craters but caused no long-term climate changes, ...

For centuries, cenotes have held a mystique that captivates adventurers, historians, and spiritual seekers alike.

Fujii documented meteor impacts on the moon on Dec. 6, Dec. 7 and twice on Dec. 8, 2024, using cameras set to monitor Earth's nearest neighbor. You can view some of his lunar impact videos (as ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As we approach the peak of the Geminid meteor shower overnight on Friday (Dec. 13), the skies are ...

Some scientists maintain that the fracture pattern in these quartz crystals could only have been caused by a massive asteroid or comet impact. The pattern is prevalent in quartz found at or near ...

The Geminid meteor showerwill reach its peak on Friday night, continuing into early Saturday morning. This year’s display, however, comes with a unique challenge: the glow of a nearly full moon ...