How and When Did the Dinosaurs Die? | VOLCANO OR ASTEROID?

Dinosaurs thrived in the warm temperatures and mild weather of what we call the Mesozoic Era. But 66 million years ago, the world’s climate drastically changed. Earth became like a Zach Snyder film—much colder and darker. Plants died, food became scarce, and three-quarters of the creatures on Earth—including most of the dinosaurs—went extinct.We still debate what caused this relatively sudden change in climate. Two popular theories are an asteroid strike and the eruption of a giant volcano.Learn more: http://pops.ci/dinodeathsSUBSCRIBE! for more Popular Science on YouTube ►► http://pops.ci/yt-sub--Producer/Video by: Jason LedermanNarrator: Jessica BoddyResearcher: Jillian MockCameras:Canon EOS C100 - https://amzn.to/2M6RVejCanon EOS 5D Mark III - https://amzn.to/2WpqRuCAdditional equipment:Canon EF50mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2VZHdKYCanon Zoom Lens EF24-105mm - https://amzn.to/2HALQ5FSachtler Ace XL Tripod System - https://amzn.to/30JxjMsSennheiser EW100ENG G3 Camera Wireless Mic Kit - https://amzn.to/30GRXN0Litepanels Astra E 1x1 Daylight LED Panel - https://amzn.to/2K0ptIkLowepro Magnum 650 AW Shoulder Bag - https://amzn.to/2Wg8DMfThe North Face Base Camp Duffel - https://amzn.to/2wjQbUeMusic: APM MusicMedia: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Warner Bros. Pictures, NASA, USGS, NOAA, US Department of Energy, Wikimedia Commons, Google Earth, Prelinger ArchivesCC BY 1.0:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Two_tektites.JPGCC BY-NC-SA 2.0:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Willamette_Meteorite_AMNH.jpgCC BY 3.0:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Suvasvesi_shocked_quartz.jpghttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosasaurus_beaugei1DB.jpg (background removed & blend mode applied)https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pieces_of_pure_iridium,_1_gram._Original_size_-_0.1_-_0.3_cm_each..jpgCC BY-NC-SA 4.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnCxJhDnzo8CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rjpalmer_tyrannosaurusrex_(white_background).jpg (background removed & blend mode applied, also included in thumbnail)--GET MORE POPULAR SCIENCEhttps://www.popsci.comE-mail newsletter: http://pops.ci/enewsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/popsciTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/popsciInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/popsciFlipboard: https://flipboard.com/@PopularSciencePodcasts: https://www.popsci.com/popular-science-podcasts#dinosaurs #chicxulub #asteroid #volcano #trex