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Ancient Cosmic Event May Have Shaped Earth's Climate

3/5/2025

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Around 14 million years ago, our solar system journeyed through the Radcliffe Wave, a vibrant star-forming region in Orion. This cosmic event aligned with the Middle Miocene Climate Transition, possibly altering Earth's climate by introducing more interstellar dust. Scientists urge deeper exploration to uncover how this dust may have shaped climate change during that era.

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Around 14 million years ago, our solar system journeyed through the Radcliffe Wave, a vibrant star-forming region in Orion. This cosmic event aligned with the Middle Miocene Climate Transition, possibly altering Earth's climate by introducing more interstellar dust. Scientists urge deeper exploration to uncover how this dust may have shaped climate change during that era.