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The Silurian hypothesis: would it be possible to detect an industrial civilization in the geological record? | International Journal of Astrobiology | Cambridge Core (www.cambridge.org)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Very fun and interesting paper. I was intrigued by the sudden increase in metal concentrations seen during some of the events. Any explanations for the increase that don't require heavy industry?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

My guess without tech is meteor bombardment. High metal content meteors vaporizing on impact could alter the metal concentrations.

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