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Nov 9, 2024

At 2.2 Billion Years Old, This Is The Oldest Impact Crater On Earth

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Around 2.2 billion years ago, a massive space rock collided against our planet, leaving a massive scar.

Around 200 million years older than any other site like it on the planet’s surface, the so-called Yarrabubba impact structure is located in Australia.

Although the impact site is the oldest found to date, finding it was not easy.

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