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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Apr 01, 2008, 17:49:49

Title: Assyrian clay tablet points to 'Sodom and Gomorrah' asteroid
Post by: Rick on Apr 01, 2008, 17:49:49
(Hmmm... It's not dated 1st April...)

A Cuneiform clay tablet which for over 150 years defied attempts at interpretation has now been revealed to describe an asteroid impact which in 3123 BC hit Köfels, Austria, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction which may acccount...

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/31/kofels_asteroid/