Scientists find ‘Sodom’ was wiped out by air-bursting meteor

A study in Scientific Reports reveals that the ancient city of Tal El Hamam was destroyed by a massive airborne explosion, possibly caused by a meteorite composed mostly of ice. This event, occurring 3-6 hundred years ago, may have inspired the biblical story of Sodom. The explosion, with the power of 1000 atom bombs, resulted in a firestorm and pressure waves that obliterated the city, located near the Dead Sea in Jordan. The intense heat and shockwave caused immediate destruction, blinding city dwellers and igniting materials. The aftermath included melted weapons and bricks, with charred debris raining down on distant villages.

What was the estimated power of the explosion that destroyed Tal El Hamam?

• Equivalent to 100 atom bombs

• Equivalent to 2000 atom bombs

• Equivalent to 1000 atom bombs

• Equivalent to 500 atom bombs

Where is the ancient city of Tal El Hamam located?

• Near the Red Sea in Egypt

• Near the Black Sea in Turkey

• Near the Dead Sea in Jordan

• Near the Mediterranean Sea in Israel

What do researchers believe might have caused the explosion over Tal El Hamam?

• An earthquake

• A meteorite composed mostly of ice

• A nuclear bomb

• A volcanic eruption

What biblical story is potentially linked to the destruction of Tal El Hamam?

• The story of the Tower of Babel

• The story of Sodom

• The story of the Exodus

• The story of Noah's Ark

What immediate effects did the explosion have on the city and its inhabitants?

• Triggered an earthquake

• Caused a flood

• Blinded people and ignited materials

• Released toxic gases