Airburst

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Definition

An airburst is an explosion that occurs when a meteoroid or comet detonates in the atmosphere before it reaches the ground, causing widespread damage over a large area.

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Episode #304: Airbursts and Cratering Impacts

Brothers of the SerpentNov 13, 2023

This episode explores new research from the Comet Research Group which suggests an airburst may have destroyed the ancient site of Abu Hureyra around 12,800 years ago, with parallels drawn to nuclear test sites. Additionally, it discusses recent findings related to a possible more recent impact event over present-day Kansas in 700 BC, observed by the Pawnee tribe. The episode also highlights the megalithic site Gunung Padang in Indonesia, which may date back as far as 24,000 years.

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