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An asteroid struck somewhere north of Australia 11 million years ago, scattering molten glass across a 900-kilometre ellipse in South Australia.
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Who
scientists
What
An asteroid struck somewhere north of Australia 11 million years ago, scattering molten glass across a 900-kilometre ellipse in South Australia.
When
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:58 GMT · 2h 23m ago
Where
South Australia ·
Why
An asteroid impact event occurred.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The event created ananguites, a set of unusual Australian tektites, and left scientists unable to locate the impact crater.
Story chain
1 event in this threadNo related history yet - this is the origin event.