Large meteorite impact events can trigger widespread volcanic activity on the antipodal side of the planet
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Large meteorite impact events can trigger widespread volcanic activity on the antipodal side of the planet through seismic wave focusing and stress concentration.
Evidence for · 3
Triggering of the largest Deccan eruptions by the Chicxulub impact
2015 · cited by 210
This study investigates how the Chicxulub impact generated sufficient seismic energy density to trigger massive volcanic eruptions in the Deccan Traps.
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Antipodal focusing of seismic waves due to large meteorite impacts on Earth
2011 · cited by 43
This paper models seismic wave focusing at the antipode of large impacts, confirming that large meteorite events produce significant stress concentrations capable of triggering volcanism.
Origin of strong lunar magnetic anomalies: Further mapping and examinations of LROC imagery in regions antipodal to young large impact basins
2013 · cited by 39
This research documents landform modifications and magnetic anomalies antipodal to major impact basins, supporting the occurrence of focused antipodal tectonic activity.