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The Cycle of Cosmic Catastrophes: How a Stone-Age Comet Changed the Course of World Culture
Scientific proof validating the legends and myths of ancient floods, fires, and weather extremes
• Presents scientific evidence revealing the cause of the end of the last ice age and the cycles of geological events and species extinctions that followed
• Connects physical data to the dramatic earth changes recounted in oral traditions around the world
• Describes the impending danger from a continuing cycle of catastrophes and extinctions
There are a number of puzzling mysteries in the history of Earth that have yet to be satisfactorily explained by mainstream the extinction of the dinosaurs, the vanishing of ancient Indian tribes, the formation of the mysterious Carolina Bays, the disappearance of the mammoths, the sudden ending of the last Ice Age, and the cause of huge underwater landslides that sent massive tsunamis racing across the oceans millennia ago. Eyewitness accounts of these events are chronicled in rich oral traditions handed down through generations of native peoples. The authors’ recent scientific discoveries link all these events to a single cause.
In The Cycle of Cosmic Catastrophes Richard Firestone, Allen West, and Simon Warwick-Smith present scientific evidence about a series of prehistoric cosmic events that explains why the last Ice Age ended so abruptly. Their findings validate the ubiquitous legends and myths of floods, fires, and weather extremes passed down by our ancestors and show how these legendary events relate to each other. Their findings also support the idea that we are entering a thousand-year cycle of increasing danger and possibly a new cycle of extinctions.
• Presents scientific evidence revealing the cause of the end of the last ice age and the cycles of geological events and species extinctions that followed
• Connects physical data to the dramatic earth changes recounted in oral traditions around the world
• Describes the impending danger from a continuing cycle of catastrophes and extinctions
There are a number of puzzling mysteries in the history of Earth that have yet to be satisfactorily explained by mainstream the extinction of the dinosaurs, the vanishing of ancient Indian tribes, the formation of the mysterious Carolina Bays, the disappearance of the mammoths, the sudden ending of the last Ice Age, and the cause of huge underwater landslides that sent massive tsunamis racing across the oceans millennia ago. Eyewitness accounts of these events are chronicled in rich oral traditions handed down through generations of native peoples. The authors’ recent scientific discoveries link all these events to a single cause.
In The Cycle of Cosmic Catastrophes Richard Firestone, Allen West, and Simon Warwick-Smith present scientific evidence about a series of prehistoric cosmic events that explains why the last Ice Age ended so abruptly. Their findings validate the ubiquitous legends and myths of floods, fires, and weather extremes passed down by our ancestors and show how these legendary events relate to each other. Their findings also support the idea that we are entering a thousand-year cycle of increasing danger and possibly a new cycle of extinctions.
392 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2006
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August 11, 2013
Wild speculation with just enough science to sound possible. However, there was entirely too much stretching and manipulating of facts and legends to make his thesis, "The Event", work.
June 16, 2019
Wild speculative fiction for the most part. Hard to finish.
February 18, 2022
Highly, very much recommended.
When first published in 2007 it was extremely controversial. However, in the years since, much supporting scientific evidence has been found (i.e. Large amounts of platinum being found, as well as aerosols indicating a large burning event, etc...) not only in North America, but also in South America, the Middle East and now in Africa, all dating to around the same time period as the authors indicated.
Yes, there are some claims that might not be substantiated, such as some megafauna or people might have been flash-frozen. Many of the other claims though are no longer considered to be far-fetched and may well be possible. (i.e. The Carolina Bays and matching "Bays" in Nebraska and Kansas indicate that there were at least two impacts - one near the base of Michigan's "Thumb" and one in Wisconsin. Also, fast accumulating deposits near the Lachaar See in Germany show that the Comet Impact hit first, then the Lachaar See volcanic eruption took place ~200 years later.) [Please see "Deadly Voyager" by James Lawrence Powell for further info. ISBN-13: 978-0578666778 ]
When first published in 2007 it was extremely controversial. However, in the years since, much supporting scientific evidence has been found (i.e. Large amounts of platinum being found, as well as aerosols indicating a large burning event, etc...) not only in North America, but also in South America, the Middle East and now in Africa, all dating to around the same time period as the authors indicated.
Yes, there are some claims that might not be substantiated, such as some megafauna or people might have been flash-frozen. Many of the other claims though are no longer considered to be far-fetched and may well be possible. (i.e. The Carolina Bays and matching "Bays" in Nebraska and Kansas indicate that there were at least two impacts - one near the base of Michigan's "Thumb" and one in Wisconsin. Also, fast accumulating deposits near the Lachaar See in Germany show that the Comet Impact hit first, then the Lachaar See volcanic eruption took place ~200 years later.) [Please see "Deadly Voyager" by James Lawrence Powell for further info. ISBN-13: 978-0578666778 ]
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June 15, 2021
The book is very well written and easy to understand also without big scientific knowledges. After reading the book you understand how much still has to be understood and accepted by the official archeology
May 25, 2017
Very interesting, and provides a lot of evidence, while still admitting the problems with this theory. Gets a little long toward the end.
June 29, 2015
A very interesting book talking about the links between a supernova and comet strike which led to widespread death on this planet. The thing I enjoyed the most is that they feel there is also evidence within the Native American legends for the comet strike since man was witness to it considering it was approximately 13000 years ago. So throughout the text you have legends shown at appropriate times to coincide with the evidence as it is presented. On an off note, I just finished reading Sitchin's 12th Planet and interestingly enough this could possibly be applied to his "evidence" with great effect. It would actually explain a lot. To sum up though, this is a very good book. The amount of scientific evidence presented can be a little dry but it is very interesting and worth the effort considering just how broad and encompassing the evidence presented is.
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