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Ancient Comet May Reveal Secrets of Lost Civilization

8/11/2025

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A comet's explosive encounter over Louisiana 12,800 years ago could unveil secrets of a lost advanced civilization. Researchers Graham Hancock and Dr. Allan West reveal how cosmic airbursts may have triggered mass extinctions, suggesting these catastrophic events could be more common than we think, threatening our modern world with their unpredictable power.

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A comet's explosive encounter over Louisiana 12,800 years ago could unveil secrets of a lost advanced civilization. Researchers Graham Hancock and Dr. Allan West reveal how cosmic airbursts may have triggered mass extinctions, suggesting these catastrophic events could be more common than we think, threatening our modern world with their unpredictable power.