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The Dino Crater

The Dino Crater

FromGeneration Anthropocene


The Dino Crater

FromGeneration Anthropocene

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One of the best tales of all time from geologic history is the story of the meteor impact that killed the dinosaurs. As it turns out, though, there are still many unanswered questions about what exactly happened the moment the meteor connected with our planet. In fact, until recently, scientists had yet to collect sediment cores from the center of the impact crater. On today’s show, producer Michael Osborne talks with Sean Gulick, co-chief scientist of an expedition that recently drilled the Chicxulub crater off the coast of Mexico. Sean revisits the moment when the asteroid hit, and he discusses what the scientists hope to find from their drilled samples. Also, we have a short segment featuring a conversation with Science Magazine reporter Paul Voosen about a news update from the Anthropocene Working Group.
Released:
Aug 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Stories and conversations about planetary change. Hosted by Michael Osborne and produced by 14th Street Studios.