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Ancient Cosmic Cloud Linked to Earth's Climate Change

3/19/2025

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Fourteen million years ago, the Solar System traversed the Radcliffe Wave, a colossal gas cloud that may have triggered a cooling period on Earth. This cosmic journey allowed interstellar dust to infiltrate our atmosphere, and scientists are now delving into geological clues, such as iron-60, to uncover the profound impact of this celestial event on climate change.

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Fourteen million years ago, the Solar System traversed the Radcliffe Wave, a colossal gas cloud that may have triggered a cooling period on Earth. This cosmic journey allowed interstellar dust to infiltrate our atmosphere, and scientists are now delving into geological clues, such as iron-60, to uncover the profound impact of this celestial event on climate change.