While volcanism caused a temporary cold period, the effects had already worn off thousands of years before the meteorite, the ultimate cause of the dinosaur extinction event, impacted.

Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the ...

For centuries, cenotes have held a mystique that captivates adventurers, historians, and spiritual seekers alike.

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A 10-km wide asteroid fell out of space and smashed into what is now the Yucatan Peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico. It left a ...

Aside from enjoying the many gorgeous beaches it boasts and its thriving beach clubs, one of my favorite things about visiting the Yucatan Peninsula is getting the opportunity to dive deeper into the ...

One is about 100 microns in size (Natalie Cheng / Bridget Wade) She noted that research into the Yucatan asteroid strike, also known as the Chicxulub impact crater, suggests a shift during less ...

A small asteroid barreled toward Earth, creating a harmless fireball across the skies above eastern Russia on Tuesday, officials said. The asteroid, described as "very small" by NASA, impacted ...

XA1, struck Earth on Dec. 3, 2024, burning up over Siberia. It's the 11th detected before impact. No damage was reported.

UK scientists used hundreds of tiny fossils that lived in the sea at the time to understand climate shifts tens of millions ...

Researchers say they are surprised to discover that two massive asteroids that slammed into the Earth 35 million years ago caused no real climate impact. These asteroids, while smaller than the ...