
Jun 25, 2026
✦Phys.org
Did gravitational tides cause Earth's extinctions?
Gravitational tides from passing dwarf planets may have caused Earth's extinctions, says Daniele Fargion. He suggests these flybys could create giant waves, volcanic episodes, and climatic changes. Many major extinctions over 600 million years might be linked to these events, not just impacts or volcanoes.