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Bolide

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A colossal asteroid impacts Earth, causing a global cataclysm and a massive explosion that wipes out life.
Earth & Environment

What is a Bolide Impact and How Does it Cause Mass Extinction?

Sixty-six million years ago, a single asteroid impact plunged Earth into a decade of darkness, wiping out 75% of all species, including the non-avian dinosaurs.

David Grossman·June 25, 2026