Dinosaurs were born on Earth about 230 million years ago, and for millions of years these giant creatures ruled the Earth. But one day about 66 million years ago, a 10 kilometer wide asteroid hit the Earth and ended them. Scientists believe that this asteroid fell in the Yucatan Peninsula of today's Mexico. Where it fell, a huge trench was formed, which is known as the Chicxulub Crater. Now the question arises, if such an asteroid hits the Earth again in the future, will humans also be wiped out like dinosaurs? Let's know.
Did all the dinosaurs die out at the same time?
When the asteroid hit the Earth 66 million years ago, it did not immediately kill all the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs that were in or around the site of the asteroid's fall died immediately. But after this, there were major changes in the Earth's environment, due to which the surviving large dinosaurs also gradually became extinct. However, some creatures such as crocodiles, birds and sea fish survived. These creatures were successful in adapting themselves to the changes in the environment.
What would happen if an asteroid fell today?
If a 10 kilometer wide asteroid hits the Earth again today, there will not be the same destruction as happened earlier. The reason for this is that in today's time science and technology have become very advanced. Scientists now keep an eye on big things coming towards the Earth, and if any such asteroid moves towards the Earth, there can be many ways to stop it from colliding.
But these measures will work only when scientists know in advance that an asteroid is coming. If an asteroid suddenly starts coming towards the Earth at a high speed from the galaxy and collides with it in a few hours or days, then a huge catastrophe can occur.
destruction on earth
If such an asteroid hits the earth, there will be huge earthquakes, which will destroy many cities. High waves will rise in the sea, which will destroy coastal cities. Volcanoes will erupt, and their ash will cover the entire earth. This ash will prevent sunlight from reaching the earth, which will reduce the earth's temperature and acid rain will start in the environment. This can kill millions of people, but humans will not be completely wiped out.
How will humans survive?
At the time of dinosaurs, they had no means of survival, but humans have modern technology. Many countries have built bunkers, which can provide protection from such natural disasters. People can stay safe in these bunkers for months. Apart from this, humans can also hide in big mines, underground metro stations and other places. However, this protection will be for some time. After some time, humans will have to come back to the earth. Then they will face problems like volcanic ash and acid rain. The fertility of the earth will end, due to which farming will be difficult. Despite this, humans can survive by facing challenges. Humans' thinking power and new technologies can help save them.
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