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New Evidence About 'The Great Dying' 250 Million Years Ago

Posted by michael on from the didn't-have-bruce-willis-to-save-them dept.

PornMaster writes "The Guardian is reporting that scientists have found the first direct evidence that the killoff of 80% of land species and 95% of marine species 2 billion years ago was due to a meteor." The project web site has more info, maps, etc.

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  1. Oh hell.... by FortKnox · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Here's hoping the "Bruce Willis/Armageddon" jokes don't start up. They are almost as old as making jokes about windows crashing.

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  2. Re:Effects by multipartmixed · · Score: 0, Redundant

    > Anyone else more knowledgable, please correct.
    > Distance from Impact: 1000.00 km = 621.00 miles

    1000.00 km = 621.371192 miles.

    You're welcome.

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