Diamonds Reveal Clues of Comet Impact in the US

A new archaeological investigation conducted on the Santa Rosa Island off the coast of Santa Barbara by scientists from the University of California in Santa Barbara (UCSB) has revealed traces of nanodiamonds, which seem to indicate that a comet struck the location some 12,900 years ago. The ... [ read more >> ]

Hexagonal nanodiamonds are a possible indication that comet fragments struck the North American continent some 12,900 years ago

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Hexagonal nanodiamonds are a possible indication that comet fragments struck the North American continent some 12,900 years ago
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