Younger Dryas Boundary Sites World Map

Location map showing 53 sites worldwide where Younger Dryas Boundary (YDB) impact markers have been identified. Evidence includes nanodiamonds, magnetic sp

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Location map showing 53 sites worldwide where Younger Dryas Boundary (YDB) impact markers have been identified. Evidence includes nanodiamonds, magnetic spherules, and meltglass dated to approximately 12,800 years ago, supporting the hypothesis of a cosmic impact event at the onset of the Younger Dryas.

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