
Jay Melosh
Jay Melosh is a distinguished planetary scientist and a professor at Purdue University, known for his work on impact cratering and planetary geology. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the effects of asteroid impacts on Earth, including the catastrophic event that led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Melosh's collaborations have produced crucial insights into how such impacts can alter planetary environments and the survival of life.
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Jay Melosh is a former advisor to Brandon Johnson and contributed to previous research on the asteroid impact.
Dinossauros podem ter sido 'assados' por poeira de asteroide que atingiu a Terra há 66 milhões de anos, aponta estudoO Globo·
Brazil· 2026-08-04

