Microspherules

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Definition

Small spherical particles created by high-energy impacts, often found in the geological record, and used as evidence in studies of past cataclysmic events.

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Episode #031: Microspherules from 18 sites - Fingerprints of Catastrophe

KosmographiaMay 19, 2020

This episode explores the analysis of microspherules found across four continents, which provide evidence for catastrophic events during the Younger Dryas impact period. Host Randall Carlson discusses ancient models of temporal change and the geological implications of water movement and cratering related to these findings. The podcast emphasizes the intersection of historic evidence and modern scientific analysis in understanding our planet's past.

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