Is Archaeology Always About Digging Down and Does it Imply Earth's Expansion?

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Archaeology typically involves digging down to uncover the past, which raises questions about Earth's expansion. Some speculate that the addition of cosmic dust could account for extra matter on the planet. The discussion touches on the conditions of Earth's atmosphere during the time of the dinosaurs, suggesting gravity may have favored heavier gases like oxygen. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting the concept of an expanding Earth. Overall, the topic is often dismissed as unsubstantiated and attracts fringe theories.
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Finding out about the past (archaeology) always involves digging down?
Does this mean that the planet we live on is actually expanding?
If you think about the programs on the TV!
E.G. Time team, they are always digging down to find our (the planets) past.
Now considering the above,
Can we explain all this extra matter being added to are planet by cosmic dust?
If so what was the circumference/radius of our planet when the evident meteor impact destroyed the Dinosaurs?
Also at the time would it not be logical that the gravity holding the atmosphere to our planet would favour the heavy gasses?
E.G. Oxygen!? Resulting in a thin layer of gas that our ancestors the mammals could take advantage of?
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There is no evidence for an expanding earth. Unfortunately, it is a subject that seems to attract kooks and crackpots. So I would pay it no mind.
 

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