Cretaceous Extinction Event - The End of an Era

The End of an Era
Imagine a world teeming with life, a time of giants and wonders. That’s the Cretaceous Period for you! 🦖🦕
The Cretaceous was a time of explosive growth and diversity. After the Jurassic Period, life continued to flourish, adapting and evolving. 🌱🌴
But this golden age was about to end. A cataclysmic event, known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction, was looming. ☄️
A massive asteroid, estimated to be 10 kilometers in diameter, collided with Earth, unleashing a devastating chain of events. 💥 The impact triggered earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, and sent debris and dust soaring into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and causing global cooling. ❄️
The once-vibrant ecosystems collapsed, and countless species, including the mighty dinosaurs, were wiped out. 🦖🦕 The K-Pg extinction marked a turning point in Earth’s history, ushering in a new era dominated by mammals.
Let’s delve into this catastrophic event and uncover the secrets of this mass extinction. 🌍🔍
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