Christopher R. Moore

Christopher R. Moore

Research professor, University of South Carolina

Chris received a B.S. in Anthropology from Appalachian State University in 1997, an M.A. in Anthropology from East Carolina University in 2000, and a Ph.D. in Coastal Resources Management (with a focus in Geoscience) from East Carolina University in 2009. Chris's research interests include geoarchaeology, luminescence (OSL) dating, hunter-gatherer archaeology, Late Quaternary climate and human adaptation, GIS, and remote sensing.

Latest articles by Christopher R. Moore

Artist's evidence-based depiction of the blast, which had the power of 1,000 Hiroshimas.

A giant space rock demolished an ancient Middle Eastern city, possibly inspiring the Biblical story of Sodom

By Christopher R. Moore published

Flashing through the atmosphere, the rock exploded in a massive fireball about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) above the ground.

Asteroids
The muck that's been accumulating at the bottom of this lake for 20,000 years is like a climate time capsule.

New Evidence That An Extraterrestrial Collision 12,800 Years Ago Triggered An Abrupt Climate Change for Earth

By Christopher R. Moore published

What kicked off the Earth’s rapid cooling 12,800 years ago?

Climate Change