Catastrophic burial

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Definition

A phenomenon where organisms are rapidly buried by sediment due to sudden environmental events, increasing their chances of fossilization and preservation.

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Episode #014: Taphonomy: How Fossils are Found - Younger Dryas Impacts

KosmographiaJan 28, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores evidence supporting catastrophic events as the correct explanation for the extinction at the end of the Younger Dryas period. He argues against the notion that it was solely the work of human hunters, highlighting instead the role of sudden and extreme environmental changes. These revelations lay the groundwork for understanding broader shifts in Earth's history and their implications for the future.

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