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Celestial Collisions and Catastrophic Impacts
The chapter delves into the potential catastrophic impact of celestial bodies colliding with Earth, focusing on the torrid meteor stream and the theory that a comet caused the Younger Dryas event. It explores the disintegration process of comets, historical beliefs of Britain's heretical astronomers, and the uncertainty surrounding celestial impacts. References to biblical events and archaeological findings intertwine to paint a vivid picture of historical significance related to ancient lost cities and Tunguska-sized airbursts.