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Briefly, the theory is that the mass extinction which included the loss of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period was caused by the impact of a large asteroid.
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How did scientists link the impact of an asteroid to the extinction of the dinosaurs?
The asteroid collision theory, which was brought to wide attention in 1980 by Walter Alvarez and colleagues, links the extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period to a bolide impact approximately 65.5 million years ago.
Which theory would be most supported if the moon had an irregular shape like an asteroid?
Capture theory
Is the the moon part of the earth or an asteroid?
Theory suggests that it is a remnant of a large asteroid that struck the Earth
Did an asteroid hit the US?
Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).
What did Andrey Khlopin contribute to Astronomy?
Andrey Khlopin came up with a theory about the creation of the asteroid belt. In his theory, the asteroid belt was an ancient planet with several satellites (Moons). However, since 2007 when it was proposed, it has not become a mainstream theory and many believe it was just extracted from a science fiction novel.
What did Walter alvarez do afer he found the iridium?
After finding Iridium, now he got enough evidence for his theory. That Iridium was from the asteroid that impacted the Earth and caused dinosaurs to perish.
How did scientists link the impact of an asteroid to the extinction of the dinosaurs?
The asteroid collision theory, which was brought to wide attention in 1980 by Walter Alvarez and colleagues, links the extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period to a bolide impact approximately 65.5 million years ago.
What theory explains the formation of the asteroid belt?
The theory of the asteroid belt is - it was another planet that failed to 'gel' properly at the time the solar system was being created.
What theory does support the dinosaurs disappeared?
an asteroid hit
What or Which theory says that the Moon was pulled from the Earth?
The second theory says that the moon is a captured asteroid.
Which theory would be most supported if the moon had an irregular shape like an asteroid?
Capture theory
What is orpheus theory?
The theory of an asteroid named Orpheus will hit Earth and destroy civilization in the future years. The asteroid is predicted to hit Mexico. Don't be afraid because it may or may not happen :)
Who proposed the meteor impact theory which caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
In 1980, Luis and Walter Alvarez, a father and son team of geologists, decided to study the boundary between the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic. They soon found many signs of an asteroid impact, including iridium and impact spherules.
Is the the moon part of the earth or an asteroid?
Theory suggests that it is a remnant of a large asteroid that struck the Earth
How does the theory of asteroid impact relate to the extinction of Dinosaurs?
I does not. The asteroid would of had to knock out the entire earth for that to happen. If you think of the facts it is just not possible.
Did an asteroid hit the US?
Historically, an asteroid that struck the Earth 65 million years ago is one theory for the extinction of the dinosaurs, but that hit in Yucatan (Mexico).
How did dinosaurs go extinct(theory)?
It is a rock called an asteroid, or comet, or a volcanic eruption.
