Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis Research

A platform to explore the scientific evidence supporting the Younger Dryas cataclysm, the world prior, and the world since.

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Exploring the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, and what REALLY happened.

A hub for science, evidence, and debate — from nanodiamonds to climate shifts.

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Evidence at a Glance

Nanodiamonds at the YD boundary

Nanodiamonds

Microscopic diamonds reported at the Younger Dryas boundary across multiple sites.

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Mega-flood evidence

Mega-Flood

Evidence for massive meltwater floods reshaping landscapes and disrupting climate systems.

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Meltglass and spherules

Meltglass & Spherules

High-temperature particles and glassy materials linked by some to impact processes.

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Char and soot layers

Wildfire Char & Soot

Evidence for widespread biomass burning at or near the boundary.

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Evidence of Advanced Ancient Civilizations

Evidence of Advanced Ancient Civilizations

Archaeological findings and cultural remnants interpreted by some as signs of advanced ancient civilizations.

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Boundary layer cross-section

YD Boundary Layer

Stratigraphic “black mat” layers and associated proxies around the onset.

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Timeline of Key Milestones

12,900 BP

Onset of the Younger Dryas

Abrupt return to near‑glacial conditions. (Edit this text to your preferred wording.)

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Major Flood Evidence

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Evidence Reported

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Critique or Replication Study

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Field Site Spotlight

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