What are the key effects of the Chicxulub impact event?

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The Chicxulub impact event caused significant geological and biological changes, leading to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. Key effects include massive shock waves, wildfires, and tsunamis, followed by a "nuclear winter" effect from debris blocking sunlight. Eugene Shoemaker's research is highlighted as a valuable resource for understanding these impacts. Users seek additional visual materials, such as still diagrams, to better comprehend the event's consequences. The discussion emphasizes the importance of detailed scientific studies in grasping the full scope of the Chicxulub impact.
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Has anyone got any good break down on what happens during and impact. I am using my example of Chicxulub I've seen the wikipedia and there is a good animation on there has anyone know where i can find some still diagrams ?
 
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You can't go far wrong if you start with the work of Eugene Shoemaker. Try http://articles.adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-iarticle_query?1983AREPS..11..461S&data_type=PDF_HIGH&whole_paper=YES&type=PRINTER&filetype=.pdf"
 
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