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Artwork of Yucatan asteroid impact
K/T asteroid impact. Artwork depicting the impact of an asteroid on Earth about 65 million years ago. The impact occurred at the boundary between the cretaceous and tertiary era (K/T boundary), and is thought to have contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs. Land forms are shown as they were at the time, with the impact in the Yucatan Peninsula, what is now Florida to the upper right, Cuba to the right, South America to the lower right and Mexico to the left. Scientists believe that the asteroid which hit Earth was up to 20 kilometres in diameter, and that the impact created six months of total darkness and decades of low global temperatures
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This artwork from Science Photo Library takes us back in time, 65 million years ago, to witness the catastrophic impact of an asteroid on Earth. The image portrays the Yucatan Peninsula as ground zero for this monumental event, with Florida and Cuba visible to the upper right and right respectively. South America lies below to the lower right while Mexico stretches out towards the left. The artist skillfully recreates a scene that showcases landforms as they appeared during that era. However, it is not just a picturesque representation; it tells a story of immense destruction and its far-reaching consequences. This particular asteroid was estimated to be up to 20 kilometers in diameter - an unimaginable force hurtling towards our planet. Scientists believe that this cataclysmic collision led to six months of complete darkness and decades of frigid temperatures worldwide. These extreme conditions are thought to have played a significant role in the extinction of dinosaurs, marking the boundary between two geological eras: Cretaceous and Tertiary (K/T boundary). As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of how fragile life on Earth can be when faced with cosmic forces beyond our control. It serves as a powerful testament to both the resilience and vulnerability of our planet's ecosystems throughout history.
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