Dinosaurs' Final Hours

The mass extinction of non-avian dinosaurs was far more abrupt than previously imagined, with many species likely perishing within the first 24 hours of the catastrophic impact. The intense heat pulse, reaching around 500 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerated any exposed creatures, while the aftermath led to a prolonged cold period that severely disrupted photosynthesis and devastated ecosystems. Survivors faced a harsh reality, struggling to exist on minimal resources as the planet transformed into a drastically altered environment.