Chicxulub Crater Collection

Artwork showing Chicxulub impact crater, Yucatan
Chicxulub crater. Artwork of the Chicxulub impact crater on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, soon after its creation. This impact may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Material from Chicxulub meteorite impact crater
Chicxulub impact material. Core sample of material taken from the Chicxulub meteorite impact crater. This impact occurred about 65 million years ago & may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs

Map of size and location of Chicxulub crater
Chicxulub crater. Map showing the size and location of the Chicxulub impact crater, Mexico. The impact 65 million years ago may have helped to cause the extinction of the dinosaurs

Gravity map showing Chicxulub crater, Yucatan
Chicxulub crater. Coloured gravity anomaly map showing the extent of the Chicxulub impact crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Cretaceous-Tertiary Impact, artwork
Cretaceous-Tertiary Impact. Computer artwork of a large asteroid hitting Earth 65 million years ago. The impact formed the Chicxulub crater on Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula

Artwork showing Chicxulub impact event

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

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"The Chicxulub Crater: A Glimpse into Earth's Ancient Cataclysmic Past" In this captivating artwork, we are transported back in time to witness the monumental impact that forever changed our planet. The scene unfolds with a breathtaking view of the Chicxulub impact crater, nestled in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Its immense size and location on the map remind us of the sheer power unleashed by this cataclysmic event. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing depiction, our eyes are drawn to an awe-inspiring sight - a Tyrannosaurus rex and pteranodons standing at a distance, their gazes fixed upon the meteorite hurtling towards Earth. This vivid portrayal allows us to imagine the terror these ancient creatures experienced as they witnessed their world being reshaped before their very eyes. The gravity map further accentuates the magnitude of this colossal collision, revealing how it left an indelible mark on our planet's surface. Its concentric rings serve as a haunting reminder of nature's ability to shape and transform even its most formidable landscapes. Moving forward through time, we encounter another set of artworks depicting the actual moment when Chicxulub impacted Earth's surface. These vibrant illustrations capture every detail – from fiery explosions illuminating the sky to shockwaves rippling across land and sea alike, and is within these scenes that we truly grasp just how profound an effect this event had on life as we know it. Finally, glimpses into material extracted from within Chicxulub offer scientists invaluable insights into our planet's history. These fragments hold secrets waiting to be unraveled; each one telling a story about what occurred during that fateful day millions of years ago. The Chicxulub Crater stands not only as evidence but also as a testament to Earth's resilience and constant evolution over time.