The Economic Times

Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impact

Approximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris rained down, it transformed the environment into an unbearable furnace, leading to mass fatalities among various animal species. However, life deep underground and in oceanic depths faced better odds for survival. This calamity marked the initial phase of a significant extinction event.