Impact Hypothesis

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Definition

A theory that suggests that a cosmic impact, such as an asteroid or comet striking the Earth, caused significant climate change and contributed to extinction events, particularly during the Younger Dryas.

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Episode #037: Tunguska's Terrifying Tales - Geocosmic Lessons 1908 Airburst

KosmographiaJul 7, 2020

Randall Carlson explores the Younger Dryas period, connecting historical events to modern insights about Earth's ecosystems. He highlights the 1908 Siberian Taiga airburst as a significant event that links ancient myths with contemporary science. Carlson argues that technology enables us to piece together the fragments of our true history.

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