Tag: Catastrophic
Thriving Early Life on Earth: Surviving Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
Sixty-six million years ago, a catastrophic asteroid impact changed the course of Earth's history. The impact, which occurred in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, wiped out 75 percent of species on...
Unveiling the Creation of ‘Heaven Lake’ from a Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption
Over a thousand years ago, the Changbaishan-Tianchi volcano, located on the border between China and North Korea, unleashed a powerful eruption that led to the creation of Heaven Lake. This volcanic event resulted in...
Understanding the Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Storm Surges
Storm surge is a significant threat during hurricanes, as it can cause water levels to rise well above normal sea level. This surge occurs when a hurricane pushes a large volume of ocean water...