Study: Massive comet impact did not wipe out prehistoric humans

It turns out a massive comet impact may not have destroyed the prehistoric Clovis culture. According to a newly released study, a massive comet impact did not lead to the end the prehistoric human culture, known as Clovis, in North America 13,000 years ago. Researchers, led by Professor Andrew Scott of the Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, say they have gathered evidence that shows a massive comet never impacted near the site of the Clovis society, which was located in present day New Mexico... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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