From Ashes to Ice: Earth’s Evolution After the Dinosaurs

Cosmos in a Pod by Amitesh Surwar

Episode notes

Earth’s history is a tale of resilience, transformation, and survival. In this episode of Cosmos in a Pod, host Amitesh takes you on a journey through the planet’s most dramatic eras—from the asteroid impact that ended the reign of dinosaurs to the icy grip of the Ice Ages and the dawn of human civilization. Explore how Earth recovered, evolved, and thrived through apocalyptic changes.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Cataclysmic Asteroid Impact: Discover how a 10-kilometer-wide asteroid wiped out 75% of life, plunging Earth into a global winter and paving the way for mammals to rise.
  • Earth’s Recovery in the Paleocene: Learn how the planet rebounded with lush forests and thriving ecosystems, only to face warming from tectonic and greenhouse gas shifts.
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