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Mark's answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO, DEFINITELY NOT

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. YouYour question also makelists several incorrect assumptions:

continuous meteor bombardment

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals have no effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

You have made error: These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Thus unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

Mark's answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO, DEFINITELY NOT

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. You also make several incorrect assumptions:

continuous meteor bombardment

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals have no effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

You have made error: These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Thus unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

Mark's answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO, DEFINITELY NOT

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. Your question also lists several incorrect assumptions:

continuous meteor bombardment

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals have no effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Thus unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

A try at making the response a little friendlier/less harsh. Suggest letting the information stand on its own, no need for a ridiculing tone. If I were this user and it were my first or second interaction here, I wouldn't have interest in coming back. Hopefully this helps, yet keeps info correct? :)
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The accepted answerMark's answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO NO NO NO NO, DEFINITELY NOT

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. There areYou also make several wrongincorrect assumptions that you make:

continuous meteor bombardment

No.Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals have zerono effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

No.Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

What? No.You have made error: These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. UnrelatedThus unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

The accepted answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO NO NO NO NO

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. There are also several wrong assumptions that you make:

continuous meteor bombardment

No. Geomagnetic reversals have zero effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

No. Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

What? No. These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

Mark's answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO, DEFINITELY NOT

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. You also make several incorrect assumptions:

continuous meteor bombardment

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals have no effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

Incorrect: Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

You have made error: These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Thus unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).

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The accepted answer is correct, but in my opinion is not clear enough. Let's make it a bit simpler:

Is it possible that the geomagnetic field reversal led to the extinction of Dinosaurs?

NO NO NO NO NO

Here's why:

The cause for the K-Pg extinction event (in which many living species, including dinosaurs, died) is well known: volcanic eruptions (the Deccan Traps) and an impact (Chicxulub). It's still debated which one contributed more to the event, or whether one is the result of the other, but that's not the point. It's not related to magnetism.

In fact, all big five extinction events in Earth's history are well linked to increased volcanic activity (including the Siberian Traps at the time of the largest extinction, the P-T extinction event aka the "great dying").

On the other hand, magnetic reversals happen all the time. Yet, there are no extinctions related to them. There are also several wrong assumptions that you make:

continuous meteor bombardment

No. Geomagnetic reversals have zero effect on whether we are bombarded by meteors or not.

raised volcanic and tectonic activities

No. Geomagnetic reversals are not linked to raised volcanic or tectonic activity.

Between Matuyama Epoch of 243 million ya to 68 million years ago to Brunhes-Matuyama current epoch

What? No. These are recent magnetic epochs from the Pleistocene, only a few million years ago. Unrelated to the K-Pg extinction event (or any event for that matter).