Paleoclimatology

New Study Fuels Debate Over World-Changing Comet Strike 12,800 Years Ago

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12,800-Year-Old Comet Strike Debate Reignited by New Study

The air, thick with the scent of pine and the chill of an approaching ice age, was about to be ripped apart by a cataclysmic force from the heavens. For millennia, whispers of a forgotten catastrophe have echoed through archaeological sites and geological strata. Now, a new study is fanning the flames of an already … Read more

The Whispering Caves: How Drought Crumbled the Mighty Maya

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Maya Collapse and Droughts: Evidence from Cave Stalagmites

The dense jungles of Mesoamerica, cloaked in mist and mystery, once cradled one of the ancient world’s most brilliant civilizations: the Maya. For centuries, their city-states, adorned with towering pyramids and intricate carvings, flourished. They charted the stars with astonishing accuracy, developed a complex hieroglyphic writing system, and cultivated a rich cultural tapestry. Yet, by … Read more