Researchers have discovered that the Earth has a “heartbeat” of 27.5 million years, based on the analysis of catastrophic events over the last 260 million years. This geological cycle appears to be regular and repetitive, but the cause still remains a mystery.
Rhythmic catastrophic events
Analyzing the geological events such as volcanic activity, mass extinctions and sea level changes, the research team detected a cyclical pattern. According to geologist Michael Rampino of New York University, “many geologists believe that geologic events are random over time, but our study provides statistical evidence for a common cycle.”
The team examined 89 well-documented geological events, finding that these catastrophic events they occur in intervals of approximately 27.5 million years. The events studied include periods of marine and terrestrial extinctions, large volcanic eruptions, and changes in seafloor spreading rates.
The causes of this cycle still remain unclear. Some researchers suggest that geophysical processes linked to the dynamics of tectonic plates and mantle plumes could be responsible. Others speculate that the cycle could be influenced by astronomical phenomenasuch as the movements of the Earth in the Solar System and in the Galaxy.
The future of research on the Earth’s heartbeat
Further research could clarify whether the comet attacks or other external factors are involved. Some scientists even propose the Planet X hypothesis as a possible cause.
What do you think of this discovery? Could there really be a “heartbeat” of the Earth? Share your opinion in the comments!
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