Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7901
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Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 7901
Extinction of the dinosaurs, artwork. Asteroids impacting around a T rex dinosaur. It is thought that an asteroid that impacted Earth around 65 million years ago caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. The impact, known as the K-T event, took place at sea and sent tsunamis around the globe. Water vapour thrown into the atmosphere lowered global temperatures. Plant and then animal life began to die off. The dinosaurs never recovered, and mammals rose to become the dominant form of life
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Asteroid Asteroids Catastrophe Colliding Cretaceous Cretaceous Paleogene Cretaceous Tertiary Death Destruction Dinosaur Doomed Dying Earth Science Extinct Extinction Fire Fireball Flames Impacting K Pg K T Event Mass Extinction Meteorite Palaeontological Paleontological Prehistoric Prehistory Reptile T Rex Tertiary Palaeontology
EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork, titled "Extinction of the dinosaurs" takes us back to a pivotal moment in Earth's history. The image portrays the catastrophic event that forever altered life on our planet - the collision between an asteroid and a mighty T rex dinosaur. It is believed that this impact, known as the K-T event, led to the demise of these magnificent creatures. As we gaze at this illustration, we can almost feel the intensity of the moment. Flames engulfing the sky and water surging from colossal tsunamis create an atmosphere of chaos and destruction. The fireball generated by this cataclysmic collision illuminates both fear and awe within us. The aftermath was equally devastating. Water vapor released into the atmosphere caused global temperatures to plummet, triggering widespread plant and animal extinction. The once-dominant dinosaurs were unable to recover from this ecological disaster, paving the way for mammals to rise as nature's new rulers. Karsten Schneider's artistic rendition not only captures our imagination but also serves as a poignant reminder of how fragile life on Earth can be. This thought-provoking piece invites us to contemplate our own impact on our environment today and encourages us to strive for its preservation so that no other species faces such a tragic fate again.
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