Asteroid, Louisiana and Megaripples

Discovery of Megaripples Beneath Louisiana’s Seafloor Reveals New Clues from Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Impact
The incredible aftermath of the Chicxulub asteroid impact—one of the most cataclysmic events in Earth’s history—is unfolding beneath the seafloor of Louisiana. New research has uncovered massive “megaripples,
Extinction asteroid's impact on Earth laid bare as new map outlines 'mega ripples' on seafloor
Scientists have created a new 3D map of "mega ripples" on the seafloor caused by the Chicxulub asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. The study, published in the journal Marine Geology, reveals the forces generated by the space rock that triggered a global tsunami 66 million years ago.
52-foot-high 'megaripples' from asteroid that killed the dinosaurs mapped deep beneath Louisiana in 3D
Buried "megaripples" — some the size of five-story buildings — are helping scientists piece together the devastation following the impact that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs.
New map of ‘mega ripples’ caused by dinosaur-killing asteroid helps recreate extinction event
Scientists have created a new map of "mega ripples" on the seafloor caused by the Chicxulub asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs, revealing further the events that led to the devastating mass extinction event.
New map reveals colossal seafloor ripples from asteroid that ended dinosaur era
A new discovery reveals the immense power of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, leaving behind 'mega ripples' on the ocean floor
Scientists Found 52-Foot-Tall Underground Ripples From the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
The six-mile-wide asteroid punched a one-way ticket toward extinction for all non-avian dinosaurs. Some 66 million years ...
3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
Seismic data reveals megaripples in Louisiana, formed by the Chicxulub asteroid’s tsunami 66 million years ago.
NASA Tracking Plane-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today
The space rock, which measures 150 feet across and is traveling at 38,922 miles per hour, is one of five on NASA's radar.
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Could an asteroid hit Earth in 2032? Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."
If such an explosion occurred over the ocean, the impact would be less concerning, unless it happens near a coastline triggering a tsunami. Aside from the nearly 0% chance the asteroid will miss ...
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Look Up: A closer look at asteroid threats
The extra column this month was spurred by the global news of the probability of an impact by asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 ...
Why do the odds of asteroids hitting Earth keep fluctuating?
In short, asteroid 2024 YR4 went from breaking records for known threatening asteroids to being a near-zero threat. At some ...
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Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Left "Megaripple" Structure Underneath Louisiana
As the velocity of the tsunami abated, the thixotropic muds maintained ... demonstrating the effect of such a giant asteroid impact on the Earth, more study is needed to figure out the exact ...
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An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we worry?
An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth Saturday ... thermal radiation that can set fire to surrounding environment and tsunami waves for impacts in the ocean.” Long-term effects could ...
Dozens of dinosaur footprints found at Australian school, scientists say
Dozens of dinosaur footprints embedded in a boulder were found hiding in plain sight at an Australian school, according to ...