How Did a Dinosaur Killing Asteroid Change The Environment?

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How Did a Dinosaur Killing Asteroid Change The Environment?

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Oct 16, 2017

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A new model describes in more detail how the Chicxulub asteroid affected our planet, from dropping temperatures to pausing photosynthesis, with soot playing an integral part. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 16, 2017

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How Did a Dinosaur Killing Asteroid Change The Environment?

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