Dr. Philippe Claeys, a visiting professor at the University of British Columbia, in front of an exhibit at the Pacific Museum of Earth. (University of British Columbia via SWNS)
Residue of the Cretaceous-Paleogene impact. Dark clay-rich KT boundary layer in Stevn’s Klint, Denmark used in the study. (Dr. Philippe Claeys via SWNS)
Dr. Philippe Claeys, a visiting professor at the University of British Columbia, in front of an exhibit at the Pacific Museum of Earth. (University of British Columbia via SWNS)
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By Stephen Beech
Dinosaurs were unlucky to be wiped out by an "oddball" meteorite 66 million years ago, say scientists.
Residue of the Cretaceous-Paleogene impact. Dark clay-rich KT boundary layer in Stevn’s Klint, Denmark used in the study. (Dr. Philippe Claeys via SWNS)
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* WHAT...Maxiumum heat index values of 105 to 109 expected on
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* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
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* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
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and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
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should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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