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The day the dinosaurs died

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The day the dinosaurs died

TED Radio Hour

2025/05/09
TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour

2025/05/09
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What happened in the days, even hours, after an asteroid set off the fifth extinction? A New Jersey quarry, and site of a new museum founded by paleontologist Ken Lacovara, sheds light on the mystery. Original broadcast date: August 16, 2024 To manage pod...

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This podcast explores the fascinating story behind the fifth mass extinction, focusing on a New Jersey quarry that has become a treasure trove of fossils. Through the insights of paleontologist Ken Lacovara, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the catastrophic events following an asteroid impact and how they reshaped life on Earth.
00:00
Paleontologists have collected fossils in southern New Jersey for over a century.
06:38
An asteroid hit 1500 miles away, causing an earthquake and global temperature spike.
10:20
Global temperatures soared within an hour of the asteroid impact
29:25
The exhibit recreates predator-prey relationships and post-asteroid events.
41:47
The five previous mass extinctions were due to climate crises, suggesting humans could be the 'asteroid' of our age but can still change.

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What Happened on the Day Dinosaurs Died?
00:00
Unearthing Secrets in a Forgotten Quarry
03:17
How Did the World Change After the Asteroid Strike?
10:20
Why Are Fossils Key to Understanding Evolution?
13:06
Can We Learn From the Past to Save Our Future?
41:47

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