K-T boundary

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Definition

The geological marker that signifies the end of the Cretaceous period around 66 million years ago, associated with a mass extinction event likely caused by an asteroid impact.

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Episode #029: Impactor Diversity - Fingerprints of Catastrophe

KosmographiaMay 5, 2020

Randall Carlson discusses evidence of cosmic impacts and their catastrophic effects on Earth, particularly focusing on events like the Tunguska event and the Younger Dryas Boundary. He presents a comparison of various geological indicators across multiple continents that suggest a higher frequency of such cosmic encounters than previously estimated. Through detailed analysis, Carlson aims to uncover crucial details that explain the profound mysteries surrounding these historical events.

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