A cosmic explosion may have wiped out a lost civilization around 12,800 years ago. Recent findings in Louisiana suggest a comet fragment exploded in Earth’s atmosphere with enough power to turn stone into glass. This supports claims that an ancient impact event led to mass destruction.
Researchers discovered a long depression near Perkins, Louisiana. They believe it’s the first known airburst crater from the Younger Dryas period. This explosion aligns with sudden climate shifts, widespread extinctions, and the collapse of early cultures—events that hint at a lost civilization.
Graham Hancock, an author, and Dr. Allan West, a comet researcher, revealed these findings as evidence for the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. First proposed in 2006, this theory claims Earth was struck by comet fragments, resulting in severe environmental change and the loss of a sophisticated Ice Age culture.
Radiometric dating confirmed that the glassy material found in Louisiana dates back to this turbulent period. Dr. West likened the explosion’s force to tens of thousands of nuclear bombs exploding at once. He pointed out that while catastrophic impacts are rare, smaller airbursts, like the Tunguska event in 1908, happen more frequently than many realize.
Hancock argues that this crater is part of a larger pattern. He believes that Earth passed through the tail of a massive comet, unleashing explosive fragments in places like North America and even Antarctica. He likens this to a shotgun blast, with fragments ranging from small to city-sized.
This theory challenges traditional archaeology, which often overlooks evidence in ancient texts and myths. Hancock refers to stories like the Egyptian Book of the Dead and various global flood tales. He believes they indicate that an Ice Age culture had advanced knowledge in fields like astronomy and navigation.
However, their ideas face resistance. Some papers from Hancock and West have been delayed or targeted for retraction. They highlight that challenging mainstream science is often met with skepticism, especially when it questions well-established narratives.
While Hancock doesn’t expect immediate acceptance of their theories, he is confident that, with enough evidence, they will gain recognition over time. On social media, reactions to their findings are mixed, with some enthusiasts rallying behind their theories, while skeptics continue to accuse them of cherry-picking data.
In the realm of expert opinions, those who support the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis assert it opens up critical discussions about our planet’s history. According to a 2020 study published in the journal Nature, the potential effects of similar cosmic events can still be felt today, impacting climate and ecosystems.
As we explore this ancient mystery, it’s intriguing to think about how much we still don’t know about our past and the forces that shaped human civilization.
