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Scientists identify the rare meteorite that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
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Scientists have identified a rare CO chondrite meteorite as the likely cause of the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago. Analysis of nickel isotopes suggests that fine atmospheric debris, rather than sulfur, was the primary driver of the climate catastrophe.
A rare type of meteorite known as a CO chondrite was likely the object that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago and triggered the extinction of about 75 percent of all species, including every non-avian dinosaur.
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