Analysis of over 170 sediment profiles across four continents provides evidence for widespread biomass burning coincident with the onset of the Younger Dry
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Analysis of over 170 sediment profiles across four continents provides evidence for widespread biomass burning coincident with the onset of the Younger Dryas. Ice-core records indicate peak ammonium and nitrate concentrations consistent with large-scale wildfires. The combined evidence supports a cosmic impact hypothesis that triggered an abrupt climate shift, devastating ecosystems and...
Published in The Journal of Geology (2018), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.