March 2010 PMID 20203042

The Chicxulub asteroid impact and mass extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary.

Peter Schulte, Laia Alegret, Ignacio Arenillas, José A Arz, Penny J Barton, Paul R Bown, Timothy J Bralower, Gail L Christeson, Philippe Claeys, Charles S Cockell, Gareth S Collins, Alexander Deutsch, Tamara J Goldin, Kazuhisa Goto, José M Grajales-Nishimura

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The social discussions exhibit a generally interested tone, with some users strongly questioning scientific inaccuracies, such as comparing the asteroid's energy to billions of Hiroshima bombs. Others engage by connecting the event to broader topics like climate change and ancient civilizations, reflecting both curiosity and critical thinking that contribute to a moderate but meaningful impact.

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The discussions show mixed reactions; some users emphasize the scientific details and clarify misconceptions, indicating cautious agreement, while others question or challenge certain exaggerations.

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Many posts demonstrate curiosity about the event and its scientific implications, with some users seeking further details and clarification.

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Participants actively debate and analyze details, referencing facts and scientific comparisons, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

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The discussions highlight that the publication influences understanding of mass extinctions and sparks dialogue about Earth's history, suggesting a notable impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary, about 65.5 million years ago, represents one of the largest mass extinctions in Earth's history, coinciding with a significant asteroid impact in Mexico.
  • This extinction coincided with intense volcanic activity in India, which may also have contributed to environmental changes.
  • The global distribution of ejecta from the Chicxulub impact, alongside fossil record patterns and ecological disruptions, supports the conclusion that this event was the primary trigger for the mass extinction.

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Prof. Abel Méndez
@ProfAbelMendez · X

I found many stories connecting two but not three. For example, astro + pyramids https://t.co/Tqywnmheiw or astro + dinosaurs https://t.co/IfbtIjG9RK.

Mar 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 20,696 followers View post →
Mira Behn
@tbdnonymous · X

@YouTube The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/IePJ63Od0t

Nov 7, 2019 · 1 like · 2,572 followers View post →
David L. Hagen
@DavidLHagen · X

CO2 driven global warming warming is insignificant compared to the severe climate change caused by "The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary" @EricHolthaus @tan123 https://t.co/cRSDWmLZ9W https://t.co/UrfL71TFw5 https://t.co/VuTICcyKxF

Mar 9, 2019 · 3,351 followers View post →
Comrade Navarro
@navarrocomrade · X

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/Tc6CCyR5gj

Jul 15, 2020 · 1,825 followers View post →
The Creator
@spikeinthemidge · X

@GenesisWonWon @NoScienceDenial @mawson_craig @wiguy45 @rkdoctr @1pckt @hauxton @LeeTWimberly @eldrave20 @sallyforthe @Bellpipe41 @umfpt @AprilLigeia @Melanie33720945 @NuckChorris16 @jools6691 @ScientiaPercept @geraldpayne25 @Jim1810 @TakeThatStraw @TakeThatEpi @EBatterson @RTC_127 @hugh_bothwell @Caitanyadas1 @TJimjones @Canna420Uk @DavidPsbdivinyl @HLebwohl @JaTapps @wolfgar77 @DoubleDoubleJon @firefighter5511 @TakeThatHistory @DiscoJerrys @HaircutSpock @guy_JustaGuy @JimSanoBC79 @andyguy @R0samond @BlackPanther963 @davestewart4444 @RealAnonDouche @kyhilist_ @DaviesHyland @ThingsSeem @Amati75 @JohnJotink @NancyGeiser11 @PainesReason https://t.co/q6JgJjlFyY If this doesn’t download automatically just scroll to download pdf and you will see what a description with supporting evidence amounts to.. Just an fyi

Sep 8, 2019 · 1,573 followers View post →
Sylvain Roche
@sylvain_roche · X

@cashinvestigati @Don_Lemaitre @EliseLucet Dans votre doc, vous dites que l'astéroïde ayant causé la disparition des dinosaures est comparable à 1000 Hiroshima. Ce qui est faux. Il fut comparable à des milliards de bombes d'Hiroshima. Attention donc aux petits détails scientifiques

Sep 20, 2024 · 543 followers View post →

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@hnbot.gsuscs.xyz · Bluesky

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1177265

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@hnws.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction L: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1177265 C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44202759 posted on 2025.06.06 at 12:51:50 (c=1, p=9)

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The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction Discussion

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Sylvain Roche
@sylvain_roche · X

@cashinvestigati @Don_Lemaitre @EliseLucet Dans votre doc, vous dites que l'astéroïde ayant causé la disparition des dinosaures est comparable à 1000 Hiroshima. Ce qui est faux. Il fut comparable à des milliards de bombes d'Hiroshima. Attention donc aux petits détails scientifiques

Sep 20, 2024 · 543 followers View post →
Prof. Abel Méndez
@ProfAbelMendez · X

I found many stories connecting two but not three. For example, astro + pyramids https://t.co/Tqywnmheiw or astro + dinosaurs https://t.co/IfbtIjG9RK.

Mar 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 20,696 followers View post →
Erif@SRX4
@Erif_SRX4 · X

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/pTp79V9BbQ

Sep 22, 2021 · 127 followers View post →
フランシスコ
@fjavierd · X

«The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary». https://t.co/gkjcs47IcF

Aug 8, 2020 · 148 followers View post →
Comrade Navarro
@navarrocomrade · X

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/Tc6CCyR5gj

Jul 15, 2020 · 1,825 followers View post →
Mira Behn
@tbdnonymous · X

@YouTube The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/IePJ63Od0t

Nov 7, 2019 · 1 like · 2,572 followers View post →
The Creator
@spikeinthemidge · X

@GenesisWonWon @NoScienceDenial @mawson_craig @wiguy45 @rkdoctr @1pckt @hauxton @LeeTWimberly @eldrave20 @sallyforthe @Bellpipe41 @umfpt @AprilLigeia @Melanie33720945 @NuckChorris16 @jools6691 @ScientiaPercept @geraldpayne25 @Jim1810 @TakeThatStraw @TakeThatEpi @EBatterson @RTC_127 @hugh_bothwell @Caitanyadas1 @TJimjones @Canna420Uk @DavidPsbdivinyl @HLebwohl @JaTapps @wolfgar77 @DoubleDoubleJon @firefighter5511 @TakeThatHistory @DiscoJerrys @HaircutSpock @guy_JustaGuy @JimSanoBC79 @andyguy @R0samond @BlackPanther963 @davestewart4444 @RealAnonDouche @kyhilist_ @DaviesHyland @ThingsSeem @Amati75 @JohnJotink @NancyGeiser11 @PainesReason https://t.co/q6JgJjlFyY If this doesn’t download automatically just scroll to download pdf and you will see what a description with supporting evidence amounts to.. Just an fyi

Sep 8, 2019 · 1,573 followers View post →
Fernando Dantas
@feidantas · X

The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary https://t.co/UiVp76coDK

Mar 30, 2019 · 260 followers View post →
David L. Hagen
@DavidLHagen · X

CO2 driven global warming warming is insignificant compared to the severe climate change caused by "The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary" @EricHolthaus @tan123 https://t.co/cRSDWmLZ9W https://t.co/UrfL71TFw5 https://t.co/VuTICcyKxF

Mar 9, 2019 · 3,351 followers View post →