The Day the Mesozoic Died
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The disappearance of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period posed one of the greatest, long-standing scientific mysteries. This three-act film tells the story of the detective work that solved it. Shot on location in Italy, Spain, Texas, Colorado, and North Dakota, the film traces the uncovering of key clues that led to the discovery that an asteroid struck the Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a mass extinction of animals, plants, and even microorganisms. Each act illustrates the nature and power of the scientific method.
Media Details
Runtime: 33 minutes 43 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Geology, Paleontology, Prehistoric Life, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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