Underwater Discovery Uncovers Clues to Atlantis Destruction

In a significant discovery, researchers have uncovered evidence of a catastrophic event that may be linked to the destruction of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. The findings, published in a recent study, suggest that around 12,800 years ago, a giant comet passed through Earth's atmosphere, triggering devastation that wiped out advanced civilizations worldwide.

While credible proof of Atlantis itself remains elusive, scientists have now found geochemical clues supporting the theory of this cataclysmic event, known as the Younger Dryas. The researchers, led by the University of South Carolina, have uncovered metallic debris, comet dust, and thousands of tiny microspherules in Baffin Bay seafloor sediments, strengthening the comet impact theory.

Archaeologist Marc Young, a co-author of the study, explains that the Younger Dryas onset is associated with significant changes in human population dynamics and the extinction of megafaunal species across the planet, particularly in the northern hemisphere. The team's findings indicate a geochemical anomaly occurring around the time the Younger Dryas event began, though more research is needed to confirm the evidence of an impact and its link to climate cooling.