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One of the major themes is the persistent opposition from mainstream scientists, notably figures like Nicholas Pinter, Andrew Scott, and others who have published vehement rejections of the impact hypothesis. The initial rejection of the Atlantic Ocean impact crater theory in 2011 was followed by a renewed, more comprehensive rebuttal in 2023, which the proponents have responded to with detailed counter-evidence.
Critics often cite the absence of a clear crater or conflict with established impact frequencies. However, proponents argue that numerous small impacts produce no obvious crater, and that impact proxies in sediments are sufficient evidence of cosmic encounters.