Dani Rose
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Hello,
I’m currently writing a series of essays on Pangaea, continental drift, and Earth’s geological cycles.
While working on my research, I’ve come across some inconsistencies in the existing theories — for example, why the main pressure seems to have been concentrated in the northern polar regions.
So I’m curious: is there any data or evidence suggesting that an external cosmic body (an asteroid, comet, or another massive object) could have influenced Earth’s geology in the distant past, especially in the polar areas, in a way that might have accelerated or even triggered the breakup of the continents?
I understand that the primary explanation is tectonic plate movement, but could external astronomical events also have played a role?
Thank you for your time and thoughts — they would be very helpful for the development of this essay series.
I’m currently writing a series of essays on Pangaea, continental drift, and Earth’s geological cycles.
While working on my research, I’ve come across some inconsistencies in the existing theories — for example, why the main pressure seems to have been concentrated in the northern polar regions.
So I’m curious: is there any data or evidence suggesting that an external cosmic body (an asteroid, comet, or another massive object) could have influenced Earth’s geology in the distant past, especially in the polar areas, in a way that might have accelerated or even triggered the breakup of the continents?
I understand that the primary explanation is tectonic plate movement, but could external astronomical events also have played a role?
Thank you for your time and thoughts — they would be very helpful for the development of this essay series.