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Researchers have identified a potential asteroid impact crater in Australia's Pilbara region, dating back over 3 billion years.
Pilbara region, Australia
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Researchers have identified a potential asteroid impact crater in Australia's Pilbara region, dating back over 3 billion years.
When
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:39:00 GMT · 4h 11m ago
Where
Pilbara region, Australia ·
Why
Geological dating of the North Pole Dome structure suggests it is the oldest known asteroid impact crater.
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This discovery could significantly push back the timeline for asteroid impacts on Earth, providing new insights into the planet's early history and the conditions for life's emergence.
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