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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 18 MIN

How_the_Chicxulub_asteroid_killed_the_dinosaurs

from After the Impact · host Peter Paul

How big was the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs? In this episode, we explore the true scale of the Chicxulub impactor—an object estimated to be 10 to 12 kilometers wide—and why its size made it powerful enough to change life on Earth forever. From city-sized comparisons to planet-wide destruction, discover how a single object from space triggered one of the most devastating events in Earth’s history.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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