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Book Synopsis: Sixty-five million years ago, a comet or asteroid larger than Mount Everest slammed into the Earth, inducing an explosion equivalent to the detonation of a hundred million hydrogen bombs. Vaporized detritus blasted through the atmosphere upon impact, falling back to Earth around the globe. Disastrous environmental consequences ensued: a giant tsunami, continent-scale wildfires, darkness, and cold, followed by sweltering greenhouse heat. When conditions returned to normal, half the plant and animal genera on Earth had perished.This horrific chain of events is now widely accepted as the solution to a great scientific mystery: what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? Walter Alvarez, one of the Berkeley scientists who discovered evidence of the impact, tells the story behind the development of the initially controversial theory. It is a saga of high adventure in remote locations, of arduous data collection and intellectual struggle, of long periods of frustration ended by sudden breakthroughs, of friendships made and lost, and of the exhilaration of discovery that forever altered our understanding of Earth's geological history.
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Discover the thrilling and groundbreaking scientific theory about the extinction of the dinosaurs in T. rex and the Crater of Doom (Princeton Science Library, 39). Written by Walter Alvarez, one of the Berkeley scientists who discovered evidence of the impact, this book takes you on a captivating journey into the past. Unravel the mystery behind the extinction event that wiped out half the Earth's plant and animal genera, and forever changed our understanding of Earth's geological history.
With its riveting narrative and meticulous research, T. rex and the Crater of Doom will transport you to remote locations and immerse you in the world of scientific discovery. Join Alvarez as he recounts the arduous data collection, intellectual struggle, and thrilling breakthroughs that led to the acceptance of the impact theory. Gain insight into the friendships formed, the friendships lost, and the relentless pursuit of truth amidst controversy.
Prepare to be amazed by the environmental consequences that ensued after the comet or asteroid collided with the Earth. Experience the devastation caused by giant tsunamis, continent-scale wildfires, darkness, and extreme temperatures. Through Alvarez's expert storytelling, you'll feel the magnitude of the explosion, equivalent to the detonation of a hundred million hydrogen bombs, and its lasting impact on our planet.
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