Chicxulub Crater

The Chicxulub crater is a massive impact site located on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Formed about 66 million years ago, it is linked to the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs. The crater is over 150 kilometers wide and was created by a large asteroid or comet striking the Earth. This impact released an immense amount of energy, leading to global fires, tsunamis, and drastic climate changes. The discovery of the crater has provided important evidence for understanding the effects of asteroid impacts on Earth’s history and the evolution of life.