Worldwide Volcanism 66 Million Years Ago (VIDEO)

University of Oregon

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Video summarizes new findings from the University of Oregon that suggest the Chicxulub meteorite impact set off the release of magma along seafloor ridges around the world, adding a new layer of complexity to the debate on what drove a major extinction event. The research suggests the meteor's impact enhanced already existing volcanism in the Deccan Traps and triggered a pulse of global volcanic activity.

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Produced by Carla Schaffer, AAAS/Science Advances

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