A giant, ancient meteor four times the size of Mount Everest may have sparked life on Earth
A giant meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and may have sparked life, scientists reveal.
A Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth — It Left This Strange Aftermath
When a meteorite quadruple the size of Mount Everest slammed into ancient Earth, some microbial life thrived, a new study found.
Meteorite 200X Size of Dinosaur Killer Hit Earth—Here's What Happened Next
Cataclysmic cosmic collisions may have benefited the evolution of primitive organisms early in Earth's history, a study says.
What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth?
Scientists paint a compelling picture of what happened the day the S2 meteorite crashed into Earth 3.26 billion years ago.
Life ‘may have thrived’ after giant meteorite hit Earth – research
Experts suggest the conditions caused by the impact of the S2 meteorite 3.26 billion years ago may have caused certain life forms to bloom.
Mega meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest boiled Earth's oceans
But another meteorite might have had an even bigger impact on life on earth, potentially even helping it to thrive in the first place. A huge space rock four times the size of Mount Everest named S2 is thought to have crashed into Earth around 3.
Meteorite, four times the size of Mount Everest, collided with Earth and life began
Evidence from ancient rocks in South Africa's Barberton Greenstone Belt reveals that despite the initial devastation, life rebounded rapidly and even thrived in the aftermath.
Meteorite 4x bigger than Everest struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, sparking life
Some billions of years ago, Earth was a very different place. Long before life appeared on Earth, countless meteorites rained down on it. One such impact, known as the S2 event, occurred about 3.26 billion years ago and has left behind a trail of clues about our planet’s early history.
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Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand
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A Fascinating Theory About a Ring of Asteroids Around Earth Has Some Wild Implications for Evolution
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A gathering of world leaders wants to fix one of Earth's biggest problems
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Tiny photosynthetic aliens could be lurking in hidden bubbles in Mars' ice — and could soon be replicated on Earth
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'I said to myself, dirt doesn't burn': The people rebuilding their homes with earth
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Astronomers Can Now Track Small Impactors Before They Hit Earth
With the help of advanced imaging cameras and software, astronomers are finally able to track even smaller incoming impactors ...
The surprising tricks cacti use to survive the harshest climates on Earth
We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the ...
Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceans
A huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and boiled the oceans, ...
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Returning to the Earth by becoming earth. Why some WA folks choose human composting
Lorna Moore did just that in early October when she visited the property that human-composting company Earth Funeral uses near Quilcene on the OIympic Peninsula. She plans on having her earthly ...
USA TODAY to release ranking of America's Climate Leaders for Earth Day 2025
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