New research uncovers fresh geological insights into Brazil’s 40-km-wide Araguainha impact structure.

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Image: Figure 14 from the paper.

An ancient Earth impact could help in the search for Martian life Strange cone-shaped rocks led scientists to the hidden remains of one of Earth’s oldest asteroid impacts. It could help us find fossil life on Mars.

An ancient asteroid impact in Western Australia offers new clues for finding early Martian life. The 3.47Byo site mimics Mars-like conditions for comparison to help distinguish real fossils from impact-altered structures.
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