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Exploring the historical and scientific significance of meteorites, Ted Nield reveals how these celestial objects have been perceived as both ominous and powerful throughout history. Highlighting new research, he presents evidence of a massive meteorite bombardment 470 million years ago that may have spurred a remarkable increase in Earth's biological diversity. Challenging conventional views on events like the K-T extinction, Nield illustrates the complex relationship between meteorites and life on Earth, blending captivating stories with groundbreaking discoveries.
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Falling Sky, Ted Nield, Granta Books
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Falling Sky
- Subtitle
- The Science and History of Meteorites and Why We Should Learn to Love Them
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ted Nield, Granta Books
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780762778287
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the historical and scientific significance of meteorites, Ted Nield reveals how these celestial objects have been perceived as both ominous and powerful throughout history. Highlighting new research, he presents evidence of a massive meteorite bombardment 470 million years ago that may have spurred a remarkable increase in Earth's biological diversity. Challenging conventional views on events like the K-T extinction, Nield illustrates the complex relationship between meteorites and life on Earth, blending captivating stories with groundbreaking discoveries.