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Myths and Misrepresentations surrounding Cosmic Impact claims in Paleoclimatology, Paleontology, Paleoecology, Geoarchaeology, and Quaternary Research
Session Chairs:
Mark Boslough, Christian Koeberl | Department of Lithospheric Research, Vance Holliday | Department of Geosciences
Sensationalized but unfounded claims about cosmic impacts and environmental catastrophes receive extensive media coverage, contributing to public misunderstanding. Speakers will share their experiences in responding to such myths and misrepresentations in their areas of expertise.
Presentations
| Paper No. | Title | Presenting Author | Start Time | End Time | Item Duration (min) | Action | Introductory remarks | 08:00 AM | 08:10 AM | 10 min | A Critical Assessment of Anthropogenic Slags and Petroleum Pyrogenetic Glasses in the Southeastern United States: Petrology and Misidentification as Natural Melts | R. Harris | 08:10 AM | 08:30 AM | 20 min | View | The Perils of Radiocarbon Dating and Chronological Modeling in Cosmic Impact Claims | Ryan Breslawski | 08:30 AM | 08:50 AM | 20 min | View | Geaorchaeological and Stratigraphic Considerations about Abu Hureyra "Meltglass" & the Site’s Purported Decimation by Cosmic Impact | Kathleen Nicoll | 08:50 AM | 09:05 AM | 15 min | View | PLATINUM GROUP ELEMENTS DO NOT SUPPORT A METEORITE IMPACT AT THE YOUNGER DRYAS. | Philippe Claeys | 09:05 AM | 09:20 AM | 15 min | View | Why “Cosmic Processes (C)” Is Not Merited as an Addition to the ClORPT Soil Forming Framework | Leslie McFadden | 09:20 AM | 09:35 AM | 15 min | View | Refuting the sensational claim of a Hopewell‑ending cosmic airburst with evidence-based research | Laura Murphy | 09:35 AM | 09:50 AM | 15 min | View | The Sodom Airburst Retraction and the Clickbait Index | Mark Boslough | 09:50 AM | 10:05 AM | 15 min | View | Alleged Recent Impact Events: From the Ice-Ages to the Biblical Flood, Satan and Nostradamus | Christian Koeberl | 10:05 AM | 10:20 AM | 15 min | View | Will Tunguska’s Evil Twin Return on Halloween 2026? Science and Skepticism in a Clickbait World | Mark Boslough | 10:20 AM | 10:35 AM | 15 min | View |
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Myths and Misrepresentations surrounding Cosmic Impact claims in Paleoclimatology, Paleontology, Paleoecology, Geoarchaeology, and Quaternary Research
Description
Date and Time: Sunday, 11 Oct - 8:00 AM (Central Time (US & Canada))
Room: Bluebird 3H
Session Type: Topical Sessions
Session Format: Oral
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