The Origin of the Comet that Killed the Dinosaurs

Planetary Science

Jan 15

In 2021 astronomers may have discovered the origin of the carboniferous comet that created the Chicxulub crater. This episode of SciShow discusses the discovery and features the Barringer Meteorite Crater image while describing impact craters. Watch the Video Here

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Greg Schicker-Taubman

The Origin of the Comet that Killed the Dinosaurs

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