Chicxulub (Chicxulub Crater)

The Chicxulub Crater is a massive impact site located on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, formed around 66 million years ago when a large asteroid struck Earth. This collision created a crater over 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) wide and triggered global environmental changes. The impact is widely believed to have contributed to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species. The crater's existence helps scientists study Earth's history and the effects of asteroid impacts, offering insights into planetary processes and potential future threats.