#Meteorite Impact, Not #Volcanism, Caused #Dinosaur Extinction

For decades, scientists have debated the events that led to the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. The Chicxulub meteorite impact in the Gulf of Mexico has been widely accepted as the primary cause. Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula—known as the Deccan Traps—are also considered potential contributors. These eruptions released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphur, and dust, altering the Earth’s climate. Now, a new study by researchers from Utrecht University and the University of Manchester provides compelling evidence. Their findings show that the meteorite impact, not volcanism, was the primary driver of the extinction event.

https://indianf.com/dinosaur-extinction-meteorite-impact/