Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis (Cosmic Analysis) Implications for Impact and Airburst Phenomena
Faculty Mentor Name
Teresa Eaton, Allen West
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis suggests a cosmic event 12,800 years ago triggered abrupt climate change and mass extinctions. This study analyzes Black Mat soil samples using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy to detect impact markers like shocked quartz, nanodiamonds, and spherules. Identifying extraterrestrial evidence could support the theory that a comet caused these environ mental disruptions, providing insight into Earth's past and the role of cosmic events in shaping planetary history.
Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis (Cosmic Analysis) Implications for Impact and Airburst Phenomena
The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis suggests a cosmic event 12,800 years ago triggered abrupt climate change and mass extinctions. This study analyzes Black Mat soil samples using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy to detect impact markers like shocked quartz, nanodiamonds, and spherules. Identifying extraterrestrial evidence could support the theory that a comet caused these environ mental disruptions, providing insight into Earth's past and the role of cosmic events in shaping planetary history.