JOURNAL ARTICLE

When Earth Had Rings.

  • Published In: Nautilus, 2024, n. 58. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: RAYMOND, SEAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the possibility that Earth once had a ring system similar to Saturn's, based on a new study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Researchers suggest that around 466 million years ago, Earth may have captured a ring system from an asteroid, leading to a spike in impact craters and a drop in global temperature during the Ordovician period. The study proposes that the rings' shadow could have caused a cooling effect, potentially contributing to a mass extinction event. The research opens up new perspectives on Earth's history and the impact of ring phases on planetary geology, climate, and life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nautilus. 2024/11, Issue 58, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2372-1758
  • Accession Number:181401202
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