Mass Extinction Event Collection

Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Image 3 of 8. Artwork of an asteroid burning up in a fireball as it passes through the Earths atmosphere. A Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur is seen in the foreground

Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0715
Pseudophillipsia artiensis. Arti Formation, Lower Permian, Krasnoufimsk, Middle Ural, Russia. This is one of the last trilobites

Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0711
Pseudophillipsia artiensis. Arti Formation, Lower Permian, Krasnoufimsk, Middle Ural, Russia. This is one of the last trilobites

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork
Extinction of the dinosaurs. Artwork of a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur bellowing as an asteroid passes overhead on a collision course with the sea

Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Image 1 of 8. Artwork of an asteroid approaching the Earth. The Moon is at lower centre

Asteroids approaching Earth, artwork
Asteroids approaching Earth. Computer artwork of a pair of asteroids (one at upper centre) approaching the Earth. The Moon is at top left, and Africa and Europe are also seen

Chicxulub impact crater, Yucatan, Mexico. This impact crater (circle, upper left) is more than 180 kilometres across and is located on land and underwater off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula

Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork
Extinction of the dinosaurs. Artwork of the explosion from asteroid impact that is thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs around 65 million years ago

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In the annals of Earth's history, one event stands out as a cataclysmic turning point - the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. This mass extinction, which occurred approximately 66 million years ago, forever altered the course of life on our planet. At the heart of this epochal event lies Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0715 and Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0711 – two species that played a significant role in shaping Earth's destiny. These ancient beings thrived during the late Cretaceous period but were ultimately swept away by the unforgiving forces at play. The primary catalyst for this upheaval was an asteroid impacting Earth with unimaginable force. As depicted in awe-inspiring artwork, this celestial body collided with our home planet, unleashing devastation on an unprecedented scale. The impact unleashed colossal waves, scorching fires, and a shroud of darkness that enveloped the world. Dinosaurs roamed freely during this era but met their untimely demise amidst this chaos. Their reign came to an abrupt end as they succumbed to environmental changes triggered by the asteroid strike. Artwork capturing their final moments serves as a poignant reminder of their once-mighty presence now lost to time. The aftermath of this mass extinction event left behind a scarred landscape and drastically altered ecosystems. Countless species vanished from existence while others struggled to adapt to new conditions. Yet amid such devastation emerged opportunities for evolution and rebirth – paving the way for new forms of life to flourish. Today, we reflect upon these distant events with both curiosity and reverence. The Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event remains etched into our collective memory as a testament to nature's power and resilience. It reminds us that even in times of great turmoil, life finds ways to endure and thrive against all odds.