planetary-gravitational-effects

This chapter depicts the catastrophic geological and tidal upheavals caused by the sudden arrival of the Wanderer, a new planetary body near Earth. Massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and unprecedented tidal surges devastate coastal and inland regions, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Amidst the chaos, individual human experiences and responses, such as Richard Hillary's observations and Dai Davies' perilous journey across the Severn Estuary, illustrate the human dimension of the disaster.