K / T asteroid impact
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K / T asteroid impact
K/T asteroid impact. Computer artwork, centred on the Yucatan Peninsula, where a massive asteroid impact (yellow) is thought to have brought about the extinction of the dinosaurs. This event, some 65 million years ago, marks the boundary between the cretaceous and tertiary eras, and is know as the K/T boundary. North is at top. Land is green, water is blue and clouds are white. Landforms are seen as they were at the time. Scientists believe that the asteroid that 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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65 Million Years Ago Africa America Ancient Boundary Cloud Clouds Coast Line Cretaceous Dinosaur Extinction From Space Geological Time Globe Kt Extinction Event North Pacific Palaeoclimate Past Seas South Tertiary Period Yucatan Altantic Computer Artwork
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This print showcases a computer artwork depicting the catastrophic K/T asteroid impact that occurred some 65 million years ago. The image is centered on the Yucatan Peninsula, where this colossal asteroid strike is believed to have triggered the extinction of dinosaurs. The vibrant yellow hue represents the immense force of impact, while green signifies land and blue symbolizes water. The artwork offers a glimpse into Earth's ancient history, presenting landforms as they were during that era. Scientists estimate that the asteroid responsible for this cataclysmic event measured up to 20 kilometers in diameter. Its collision with our planet resulted in six months of complete darkness and decades of frigid temperatures worldwide. With North positioned at the top, viewers can observe how continents like Africa and America looked during this period. Clouds painted in white float above both land and sea, adding an ethereal touch to the scene captured from space. This thought-provoking illustration not only highlights a significant moment in geological time but also emphasizes humanity's fascination with our planet's past. It serves as a reminder of Earth's ever-changing nature and its ability to recover from even the most devastating events throughout history.
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