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Impact theory under fire once more.

Authors :
Dalton, Rex
Source :
Nature. 10/15/2009, Vol. 461 Issue 7266, p861-861. 1p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article offers information on the controversial theory that a comet had exploded in North America wiping people and large animals nearly 13,000 years ago. Archeologists led by Todd Surovell have examined sediments at seven sites and claim that the concentration of magnetic debris was insufficient to confirm an extraterrestrial impact during the period. Surovell states that the search conducted by his team did not find any physical evidence to support the impact theory.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
461
Issue :
7266
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44630753
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/461861a