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Comment les dinosaures ont-ils disparu ?
Apr 14, 2023 ... Et cette histoire de météorite alors ? · Les dinosaures auraient été de grands drogués qui auraient été victimes d'une overdose de fleurs ...
What killed the dinosaurs? | Natural History Museum
Find out why most dinosaurs became extinct 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Birds were the only dinosaurs to survive the mass ...
Pourquoi les dinosaures ont disparu ? - 1jour1actu.com
Jun 9, 2022 ... Certains parlent d'une activité volcanique intense : pluies acides, poussiÚres. Les plantes auraient alors quasiment disparu, entraßnant la mort ...
Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? Could cholecalciferol ...
Mar 19, 2019 ... Geological evidence indicates that dinosaurs became extinct at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene eras, about 66 million years ...
Mass Extinction on Earth, 65M Years Ago: What Happened? | AMNH
You've probably heard how dinosaurs went extinct: They were all killed one terrible day when a huge object from outer space-a comet or asteroid the size of ...
Comment les dinosaures ont-ils disparu ?
Un astéroïde de 10 km serait tombé sur Terre, dans le golfe du Mexique (cratÚre de Chicxulub, voir la vidéo ci-dessus) environ 300.000 ans avant la disparition ...
How an asteroid ended the age of the dinosaurs | Natural History ...
'Recent redating has refined it, and the date of the dinosaur extinction is 66.0 million years ago.' Why did dinosaurs go extinct? Around 75% of Earth's ...
Dinosaures - Apparition, rayonnement, extinction: Yang, Yang ...
Comment ont-ils disparu de notre planÚte ? Dans ce livre extraordinaire, qui allie analyse scientifique et imagination artistique, nous découvrirons toutes les ...
When did dinosaurs become extinct? | U.S. Geological Survey
Dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago (at the end of the Cretaceous Period), after living on Earth for about 165 million years.
A Post-Impact Deep Freeze for Dinosaurs - Eos
Sep 2, 2022 ... New research supports the hypothesis that dinosaurs were done in by climate change after an asteroid impact kicked up a massive plume of sulfur ...
Les dinosaures se seraient-ils Ă©teints quoi qu'il arrive ?
La premiÚre hypothÚse considÚre que la météorite de Chicxulub est la seule responsable de la disparition des dinosaures. · Seconde hypothÚse : le coup de grùce.
Comment les dinosaures ont-ils disparu? - Grrr...art Éditions
Comment les dinosaures ont-ils disparu? ... Nous connaissons bien les dinosaures
 mais comment ont-ils vraiment disparus ? Le professeur Ferrier (dinosaurologue) ...
Dinosaur extinction facts and information | National Geographic
Jul 31, 2019 ... Learn about the mass extinction event 66 million years ago and the evidence for what ended the age of the dinosaurs. ByVictoria Jaggard. July 31 ...
TOP REASONS WHY DINOSAURS BECAME EXTINCT
The most common theory is that a giant meteor hit the earth, filling the atmosphere with deadly gas, vapourised rock, and dust. This then caused a catastrophic ...
Les dinosaures Catalogue en ligne
Titre : Les dinosaures : Comment vivaient-ils ? Pourquoi ont-ils disparu ? Auteurs : Thierry OLIVAUX, Auteur ; Annapaola Del NEVO, Auteur.
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Debate rages on | CNN
Jan 16, 2020 ... “Volcanic activity in the late Cretaceous [period] caused a gradual global warming event of about two degrees, but not mass extinction ...
Comment les dinosaures ont-ils disparu ? - Curieux!
Mar 11, 2022 ... Vous pensez vraiment tout savoir sur les dinosaures ? On fait un tour des idées reçues les concernant avec l'illustratrice Julie Brouant, ...
Les dinosaures : Lignereux, Yves, Eydoux, Anne, Lebot, Sophie ...
Les dinosaures avaient-ils des poux ? Combien ... Ont-ils vĂ©cu en mĂȘme temps que les hommes prĂ©historiques ? ... Pourquoi ont-ils disparu ? Savaient-ils nager ...
How long did it take for the dinosaurs to go extinct? : r/askscience
Nov 13, 2021 ... For a couple million years before the asteroid hit the earth, volcanos had been ejecting large amounts of CO2, and also the lava that created ...
Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event - Wikipedia
However, in January 2020, scientists reported that climate-modeling of the extinction event favored the asteroid impact and not volcanism. A wide range of ...
Pourquoi les dinosaures marins ont-ils disparu ? - Science et vie
Jul 8, 2021 ... On pourrait effectivement penser que les grosses espĂšces marines auraient dĂ» ĂȘtre protĂ©gĂ©es de la chute des deux grandes mĂ©tĂ©orites – au Mexique ...
Dust Might Have Made the Dinosaurs Go Extinct - The New York ...
Nov 3, 2023 ... Known as the Chicxulub impact, it set off a global shock wave, earthquakes and megatsunamis that exterminated the nonavian dinosaurs and plunged ...
Q17 - Selena: Asteroid impact on the ... - Manhattan Prep LSAT Forum
Feb 26, 2012 ... Selena's argument is that asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. She says that there is a big crater and worldwide dust layer ...
Asteroid Dust Found in Crater Closes Case of Dinosaur Extinction ...
Feb 24, 2021 ... AUSTIN, Texas — Researchers believe they have closed the case of what killed the dinosaurs, definitively linking their extinction with an ...
Chicxulub Crater dust confirms cause of dinosaurs' extinction
Nov 16, 2023 ... Researchers think new evidence found in the Chicxulub Crater finally closes the case of what happened to the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
Asteroid Impact - Extinction: What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Scientists have concluded that the impact that created this crater occurred 65 million years ago. The date corresponds perfectly to the date of the dinosaur ...
Chicxulub crater - Wikipedia
Evidence for the crater's impact origin includes ... "Dinosaur extinction link to crater confirmed". BBC ... "Dinosaur asteroid hit 'worst possible place'".
Asteroid Impact That Killed the Dinosaurs: New Evidence | Live ...
Feb 7, 2013 ... The most recent and most familiar mass extinction is the one that finished the reign of the dinosaurs — the end-Cretaceous or Cretaceous- ...
How did we find out that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs? – ScIU
Apr 8, 2023 ... “The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous–Paleogene Boundary”. Science. Volume 327, Number 5970), pg. 1214-1218 ...
A Theory Set in Stone: An Asteroid Killed the Dinosaurs, After All ...
Mar 4, 2010 ... A single asteroid impact near the Yucatan remains the best explanation for the massive Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, scientists conclude ...
New evidence comet or asteroid impact was last straw for dinosaurs ...
Feb 7, 2013 ... Team leader Paul Renne in Montana collecting a volcanic ash sample from a coal bed within a few centimeters of the dinosaur extinction horizon.
6 Alternative Dinosaur Extinction Theories
Mar 8, 2019 ... 6 Alternative Dinosaur Extinction Theories That Don't Work · Volcanic Eruptions · Epidemic Disease · A Nearby Supernova · Bad Eggs · Changes in ...
What Killed The Dinosaurs?
What Killed The Dinosaurs? EXTINCTION THEORIES. Two main camps exist in paleontology today, each having a different view of what killed the dinosaurs and other ...
How strong is the evidence for alternative hypotheses for the ...
Jun 12, 2021 ... How strong is the evidence for alternative hypotheses for the dinosaur extinction event? Earth Sciences. Meteorite strike: I get it. Big bump ...
The other explosive theory for the demise of dinosaurs - The ...
Dec 10, 2023 ... A meteorite is a popular theory for the demise of the dinosaurs (birds aside), but volcanic eruptions are another contested explanation. The ...
What are your favourite dinosaur extinction theories? : r/Paleontology
May 24, 2019 ... Hello, I'm doing a school presentation on how the dinosaurs went extinct as a silly end of year project and was wondering what fun theories ...
New Dinosaurs Extinction Theory
Oct 26, 1987 ... An alternative suggested extinctions could result from comet showers occurring as the solar system oscillated, moved up and down, through the ...
List of Dinosaur extinction theories | Dinopedia | Fandom
Another hypothesis states that the cause for the mass extinction was acid rain. It would've destroyed plants, injured animals and caused damage to life and the ...
Scientists propose wild new theory for what originally killed the ...
Jun 29, 2021 ... What's new — Reports published earlier this year questioned the idea that dinosaurs declined due to a two-punch asteroid impact, finding that ...
Was there an alternate theory for the extinction of dinosaurs prior to ...
Jan 12, 2019 ... Inbreeding, natural disaster, aliens, disease, war, climate change, and flooding have been theorized. But the actual cause for their extinction ...
Purdue professor helps provide additional evidence that asteroid ...
Mar 5, 2010 ... ... alternative hypotheses to the dinosaur extinction and offers new data to support the asteroid impact theory. Melosh is among a panel of 41 ...
Asteroid impact, not volcanism, caused the end-Cretaceous ...
Jun 29, 2020 ... Asteroid impact, not volcanism, caused the end-Cretaceous dinosaur extinction ... aftermath of the Cretaceous-Palaeogene mass extinction. Proc.
Chicxulub impact crater
Regional Effects. The Chicxulub impact event was an ~100 million megaton blast that devastated the Gulf of Mexico region. The blast generated a core of ...
Chicxulub asteroid impact created 2-year cloud of dust that may ...
Nov 1, 2023 ... ... mass extinction of species following the Chicxulub asteroid impact. Comments (2). dinosaurs look on as an asteroid plumets through the sky. An ...
Dust drove dinosaurs' extinction after asteroid impact, scientists say ...
Oct 30, 2023 ... ... aftermath of the asteroid impact that reshaped life on Earth 66m years ago. The cataclysmic impact in what is now Chicxulub on Mexico's ...
Asteroid Impact That Killed Dinosaurs Triggered 'Mega-earthquake ...
Oct 19, 2022 ... When the 6-mile-wide asteroid that led to dinosaur extinction hit Earth 66 million years ago, the impact also triggered a “mega-earthquake ...
Asteroid impact, not volcanism, caused the end-Cretaceous ...
Jul 21, 2020 ... ... asteroid impact as the main driver of the non-avian dinosaur extinction. ... effects of asteroid impact, potentially reducing the extinction ...
An asteroid and volcano 'double punch' doomed the dinosaurs: study
Sep 21, 2022 ... Major volcanic eruptions could have caused mass extinctions throughout Earth's history, including the one that wiped out the dinosaurs ...
Deccan Traps: Volcanic Climate Change & Dinosaur Die-Offs | AMNH
Extinction · Chaos in the Cretaceous ... dinosaurs - long before a comet or asteroid impact sealed their fate. ... : Volcanic activity of this magnitude would have ...
Did volcanoes kill the dinosaurs? New evidence points to 'maybe'
Mar 4, 2019 ... ... eruption of the Deccan Traps caused the dinosaur mass extinction. ... volcanism aligned with dinosaurs ... impact was the sole cause of the ...
New computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs, not an ...
Sep 28, 2023 ... As for the mass extinction culprit, she adds, “it's a bit of a leap to say that this study shows the impact didn't cause the extinction. I think ...
Did Massive Volcanic Eruptions Drive Dinosaurs to Become Extinct ...
Sep 13, 2022 ... "All other theories that attempted to explain what killed the dinosaurs, including volcanism, got steamrolled when the Chicxulub impact crater ...
Did volcanic eruptions help kill off the dinosaurs? | Science | AAAS
Feb 21, 2019 ... Some 400,000 years before the impact, the planet gradually warmed by some 5°C, only to plunge in temperature right before the mass extinction.
Evolution: Extinction: What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Introduction | Asteroid Impact | Volcanism ... dinosaur extinction could be the result of extremely large-scale volcanic activity. ... Introduction | Asteroid ...
Volcanoes probably helped kill the dinosaurs. But scientists don't ...
Feb 21, 2019 ... Two studies agree that ancient eruptions likely played a supporting role in the mass extinction. But the devil is still in the details.
How long did it take for all the large dinosaurs to die off after the K-T ...
Jul 31, 2022 ... How long did it take for all the large dinosaurs to die off after the K-T Asteroid? ... The initial impact event wiped out most dinosaur within ...
Timeline Reveals Effects of Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hour by Hour ...
Sep 11, 2019 ... The impact released billions of tons of sulfur into the atmosphere ... Dinosaurs weren't the only creatures that went extinct after Chicxulub hit.
How long did it take dinosaurs to go fully extinct? : r/askscience
Jun 29, 2019 ... At the end of the day, it still seems like a double-whammy of volcanic climate fluctuation and an asteroid impact were chiefly responsible.
What Happened in the Seconds, Hours, Weeks After the Dino-Killing ...
Aug 9, 2016 ... What Happened in the Seconds, Hours, Weeks After the Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit Earth? The Cretaceous forecast: Tsunamis, a deadly heat pulse, ...
Darkness caused by dino-killing asteroid snuffed out life on Earth in ...
Dec 22, 2021 ... The years following the asteroid impact that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs were dark times — literally. Soot from raging wildfires filled ...
What Happened the Day a Giant, Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hit the ...
Sep 9, 2019 ... Dino Impact An artist's depiction of an asteroid ... timeline of what happened on the day after impact. ... of the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction.
How life blossomed after the dinosaurs died | Science | AAAS
Oct 24, 2019 ... ... extinction.HHMI ... Most fossil sites from after the impact have ... After an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, ocean microbes helped life rebound.
Site of asteroid impact changed the history of life on Earth: the low ...
Nov 9, 2017 ... These events triggered a mass extinction, including dinosaurs, and led to the subsequent macroevolution of mammals. The amount of hydrocarbon ...

Dinosaurs became extinct due to a combination of factors, with the most widely accepted theory being the impact of a massive asteroid. This asteroid strike, known as the Chicxulub impact, occurred approximately 66 million years ago in present-day Mexico, leading to global devastation. The impact caused a chain of events, including tsunamis, earthquakes, and wildfires, ultimately resulting in the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs 3.

In addition to the asteroid impact, other factors may have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs. One theory suggests that volcanic activity and climate change played a role in weakening ecosystems even before the asteroid strike 17. Volcanic eruptions releasing CO2 and lava could have affected the environment, making it more challenging for dinosaurs to survive 20.

Furthermore, some studies indicate that the Chicxulub impact led to a "deep freeze" scenario, where the asteroid's impact caused a massive release of sulfur into the atmosphere, leading to a cooling effect on the planet 11. This sudden climate change may have further stressed the already vulnerable dinosaur populations, pushing them towards extinction.

Overall, while the asteroid impact is considered the primary cause of dinosaur extinction, the interplay of various factors such as volcanic activity, climate change, and environmental disruptions likely contributed to the end of the dinosaur era.

What evidence supports the asteroid impact theory for dinosaur extinction?

The extinction of dinosaurs is widely believed to have been caused by an asteroid impact, and there is substantial evidence supporting this theory.

One of the key sources of evidence is the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico, which is strongly linked to the extinction event. Researchers have found high levels of asteroid dust in the crater, definitively connecting it to the demise of the dinosaurs 25. The impact that created this crater happened approximately 65 million years ago, aligning perfectly with the timeline of the dinosaur extinction 27.

Moreover, studies have shown that the Chicxulub Crater contains new evidence confirming the asteroid impact theory as the cause of the mass extinction event 66 million years ago 26. The impact of an asteroid near the Yucatan peninsula has been identified as the most plausible explanation for the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction 31. Furthermore, research has indicated that the asteroid impact was the final blow for dinosaurs, as suggested by evidence from the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary layer 32.

In conclusion, the discovery of asteroid dust in the Chicxulub Crater, the alignment of impact dates with extinction events, and the geological evidence from various sites all strongly support the asteroid impact theory as the primary cause of dinosaur extinction.

Were there other theories proposed for the extinction of dinosaurs?

There have been several alternative theories proposed for the extinction of dinosaurs besides the well-known asteroid impact theory. Some of these alternative theories include volcanic eruptions, comet showers, epidemic diseases, inbreeding, climate change, and even alien intervention 33 36 38.

Volcanic Eruptions and Comet Showers

Volcanic eruptions are one of the alternative explanations for the demise of dinosaurs, suggesting that the intense volcanic activity led to environmental changes that caused their extinction 33 36. On the other hand, comet showers have also been proposed as a cause of mass extinctions, with the idea that these cosmic events could have had catastrophic effects on Earth's ecosystems 38.

Inbreeding and Climate Change

Inbreeding, natural disasters, and climate change have also been considered as factors contributing to the extinction of dinosaurs 41. These theories suggest that a combination of genetic factors and environmental changes may have played a role in the decline of dinosaur populations.

Alien Intervention

Interestingly, some unconventional theories propose that alien intervention or war could have been responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs 41. While these ideas may seem far-fetched, they showcase the wide range of hypotheses that have been put forward to explain one of the most significant events in Earth's history.

In conclusion, apart from the asteroid impact theory, there have been various other theories suggested to explain how the dinosaurs became extinct, highlighting the complex and dynamic nature of scientific inquiry into this fascinating topic.

How did the asteroid impact lead to the extinction of dinosaurs?

The extinction of dinosaurs was primarily caused by the asteroid impact that occurred around 66 million years ago. The impact of the asteroid in what is now known as the Chicxulub region in Mexico had catastrophic consequences for the Earth's ecosystem, leading to the demise of the dinosaurs.

Effect of the Asteroid Impact:

The Chicxulub impact event was an incredibly powerful event, estimated to be an approximately 100 million megaton blast 44. This impact generated a massive cloud of dust that engulfed the planet, blocking sunlight and causing a significant drop in temperatures. This cooling effect, combined with the disruption of the food chain and the environment, ultimately led to the extinction of three-quarters of Earth's plant and animal species, including the dinosaurs 45.

Role of Dust in Extinction:

Researchers suggest that the dust kicked up by the asteroid impact played a crucial role in driving the extinction of the dinosaurs 46. The prolonged darkness caused by the dust cloud would have disrupted photosynthesis, leading to a collapse of the food chain. This environmental devastation would have directly affected the survival of dinosaurs and other species on Earth.

Additional Impact of Mega-earthquake:

In addition to the dust and darkness, the asteroid impact also triggered a "mega-earthquake" that lasted for months 47. This seismic event would have further destabilized the environment, contributing to the widespread destruction of habitats and ecosystems.

In conclusion, the combined effects of the asteroid impact, dust cloud, darkness, and mega-earthquake created an inhospitable environment for dinosaurs and ultimately led to their extinction. The evidence points towards the asteroid impact as the primary driver of the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, marking the end of the dinosaurs' reign on Earth 48.

What role did volcanic activity play in the extinction of dinosaurs?

Volcanic activity may have played a significant role in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Studies suggest that major volcanic eruptions, such as those from the Deccan Traps, could have contributed to mass extinctions throughout Earth's history, including the event that wiped out the dinosaurs 49 50 51. The volcanic activity of this magnitude could have led to significant climate changes, global cooling, and environmental disturbances that affected ecosystems and the survival of species 50 54.

Relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction

Research indicates that the Deccan Traps volcanic eruptions occurred around the same time as the dinosaur mass extinction event 51. Some scientists suggest that these volcanic activities were a contributing factor to the decline of the dinosaurs, along with other environmental stressors 53. The abrupt changes in temperature and environmental conditions caused by volcanic eruptions may have weakened ecosystems, making it difficult for certain species, including the dinosaurs, to survive 56.

Conclusion

While the asteroid impact is commonly believed to be the primary cause of the dinosaur extinction, recent studies have highlighted the potential role of volcanic activity as a secondary or contributing factor. The combination of these two catastrophic events, known as the "double punch," likely had devastating effects on the Earth's ecosystems, leading to the extinction of the dinosaurs 49 56. Further research is ongoing to better understand the complex interplay between volcanic activity and other factors in the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs.

How long did it take for the dinosaurs to go extinct after the asteroid impact?

After the asteroid impact that hit Earth at the end of the Cretaceous period, the extinction of the dinosaurs was not immediate. It was a gradual process that unfolded over a period of time. The initial impact event caused widespread devastation, wiping out a large portion of the dinosaur population 57. The impact released billions of tons of sulfur into the atmosphere, leading to environmental changes that affected various species 58.

Following the impact, there were immediate consequences such as tsunamis, a deadly heat pulse, and widespread wildfires 60. The aftermath of the asteroid impact plunged the Earth into darkness due to the soot produced by the wildfires, causing significant ecological disruptions 61. These events set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species.

It is believed that a combination of factors, including the asteroid impact and volcanic climate fluctuations, contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs 59. However, some life forms, such as ocean microbes, rebounded after the extinction event, paving the way for the evolution of new species 63.

In conclusion, the extinction of the dinosaurs following the asteroid impact was a complex process that unfolded over a period of time, involving various environmental changes and ecological disruptions.

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