Silverpit Crater Confirmed as 43-46 Million-Year-Old Asteroid Impact Site Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have resolved a long-standing debate about the Silverpit Crater, a three-kilometer-wide structure located 700 meters beneath the southern North Sea, about 80 miles off Yorkshire's coast. Using advanced seismic imaging, microscopic analysis of rock samples, and computer modeling, the team confirmed that it formed 43 to 46 million years ago when a 160-meter-wide asteroid struck the seabed at a shallow angle from the west. Key evidence includes rare shocked quartz and feldspar crystals found in oil well samples at the crater's depth, which exhibit features only produced by extreme impact pressures. This discovery overturns earlier theories attributing the crater to salt movement or volcanic activity, as voted in a 2009 geologists' debate. The impact generated a 1.5-kilometer-high plume of rock and water that collapsed, producing a tsunami exceeding 100 meters (330 feet) high. Professor Gareth Collins of Imperial College London, who contributed simulations, called the shocked minerals the 'silver bullet' proving the impact origin. Silverpit joins around 33 known ocean impact craters, offering insights into planetary surface shaping and future collision risks. The study, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, was published in Nature Communications.

Silverpit Crater Confirmed as 43-46 Million-Year-Old Asteroid Impact Site

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New Discovery of Tektite Field in Brazil Linked to Ancient Asteroid Impact For the first time ever, scientists have identified a vast field of tektites in Brazil, the glassy material formed when an extraterrestrial object strikes Earth with extreme force. The fragments, named 'geraisites' after Minas Gerais where they were discovered, extend over 900 kilometers. These dark, aerodynamic droplets are remnants of a massive asteroid impact that occurred approximately 6.3 million years ago. The discovery fills a gap in South America's impact history, as tektite fields were previously only known in other regions such as Australasia and Central Europe. Laboratory analyses confirmed that these glass fragments are tektites, made from molten rock that rapidly cooled after entering the atmosphere. The field’s vast size indicates the impact was significant, although researchers have yet to identify the crater linked to the event. This discovery also highlights the rarity of tektite fields and contributes to understanding ancient asteroid impacts, with further studies expected to provide more details about the size and energy of the impact. Researchers also aim to refine models of the impact's speed, trajectory, and energy to better understand the historical event and its global effects.

New Discovery of Tektite Field in Brazil Linked to Ancient Asteroid Impact

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Dinosaurs ruled Earth, until a 10-km asteroid changed everything. The impact triggered firestorms, shockwaves, and mass extinction on a global scale. How did one day end their reign?

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A 200-foot asteroid has a 4 percent chance of hitting the moon in 2032—and we could see it If an incoming asteroid hits the moon, it will be visible from Earth, according to a new study

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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Possible 2032 Moon Impact — What the Aftermath Could Look Like Learn about 2024 YR4, the asteroid with a 4 percent chance of hitting the Moon in 2032, and the possible timeline of effects that could follow.

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An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth Researchers are keeping an eye on the building-sized asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4 percent chance of hitting the moon seven years from now.

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3I/Atlas "Wakeup Call": Why 27 Nations Are Drilling for Doomsday (Planetary Defense or Panic?) Is this the end of the world, or just a really expensive fire drill? ☄️ Imagine waking up to news that an interstellar object is hurtling toward Earth with the mass and speed to wipe out a continent. Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? Well, for 27 nations across Europe, this nightmare scenario just became their Monday morning to-do list. In this episode, we dive deep into the viral WION report covering Europe’s unprecedented planetary defense drill. Triggered by the arrival of the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, scientists and governments are no longer asking "if" but "when." We are breaking down exactly what this continental wakeup call means for you. We aren't just talking science; we’re reacting to the thrill, the panic, and the sheer scale of this simulation. While experts swear 3I/Atlas is passing harmlessly (so they say...), this massive coordination of 27 nations suggests that humanity is finally taking cosmic threats seriously. In this episode, we cover: - The Reality Check: Why the European planetary defense drill is happening now. - The Threat: What happens if an object like 3I/Atlas actually hits? - The WION Reaction: Breaking down the global response to this space threat. - Dinosaurs vs. Us: Why preparedness is the only thing separating us from history’s fossils. Are they preparing for something they aren't telling us, or is this just good insurance? Grab your tinfoil hats and your survival kits—we’re figuring out if Earth is actually ready for the unthinkable. Don't wait for the impact! 🎧 Hit that PLAY button, SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss the apocalypse, and SHARE this episode with a friend who needs a wakeup call!

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Scientists Reveal Origins of Giant Object That Smashed Into Earth Not very neighborly.

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3I/ATLAS and the Next Extinction Event: What if 3i ATLAS Hit Earth? What if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was just a practice run? And what if the next "planet killer" wasn't from our solar system, but a high-speed visitor from the darkness between the stars? Our solar system has had two incredible visitors from deep space. First came ʻOumuʻamua, the bizarre, elongated object that moved so strangely, top scientists still debate if it was a natural comet or an alien probe. But it's the second visitor that should have your attention. In this episode, we're putting Comet 3I/ATLAS under the microscope. It's larger, faster, and on a trajectory through our cosmic neighborhood. Join us as we put this interstellar traveler on a terrifying Collision Course with Earth. We'll break down the mind-boggling numbers, calculating the hypothetical impact energy of 3I/ATLAS and comparing it to the extinction event that annihilated the dinosaurs. This isn't science fiction; it's a sobering look at the catastrophic consequences of a direct hit from an interstellar object traveling at unimaginable speeds. While scientists confirm that neither of these cosmic travelers poses a current threat to our planet, their existence opens up a universe of questions. This is the ultimate deep dive into the power and mystery of the celestial bodies that wander the void between stars. Ready to simulate a modern extinction event and explore the mysteries of our interstellar visitors? Hit that play button now. Subscribe for more cosmic deep dives, and share this episode with anyone who has ever wondered what would happen if the sky started falling.

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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Chicxulub Crater Made By Massive Asteroid Which Slammed Into Earth 66 Million Years Ago -- Flawed Simulation
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Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon may rise to 30 per cent In February, the James Webb Space Telescope will briefly be able to observe asteroid 2024 YR4, which currently has a 4 per cent chance of hitting the moon in 2032. Depending on what it sees, the odds...

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2/8 The #asteroids, hitting the Moon's volcanic soil without an atmosphere to slow them, were traveling up to 60,000 mph—30 times as fast as a fighter jet.

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That was too close... Five asteroid impacts that never were By Andy CookeFive Asteroid Impact Disasters that never were...You’ve all seen the diagrams – the Solar System, and Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the like. ... and the...

Andy Cooke looks at five times we came too close to a deadly #asteroid #impactevent, including some dramatised in SLP works of #AlternateHistory #fiction. #NaturalDisaster #AsteroidImpact #ExtinctionEvent www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/that-wa...

A newly revealed 5-mile wide crater beneath the Atlantic unveils a 66-million-year-old asteroid impact, detailing massive tsunamis and geological upheavals from new 3D seismic data. 🌊🌍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/25q2lxmb #GeologicalHistory #AsteroidImpact #SeismicResearch

Dinosaurs were thriving before the asteroid hit, new analysis suggests New dating of New Mexico rocks suggest diverse dinosaurs thrived there just before the impact, countering the idea dinos were already on their way out.

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Dinosaurs were thriving until asteroid struck, research suggests Dating of rock formation in New Mexico casts doubt on theory that species was already in decline Dinosaurs would not have become extinct had it not been for a catastrophic asteroid strike, researchers...

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Dinosaurs Were Thriving Until Asteroid Struck, Research Suggests An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Dinosaurs would not have become extinct had it not been for a catastrophic asteroid strike, researchers have said, challenging the idea the animals...

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Dinosaurs may have flourished right up to when the asteroid hit The end of the dinosaurs was clearly linked to an asteroid impact that brought the Cretaceous period to a close. But the details of their end have remained a matter of debate since the impact crater was...

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Researchers have uncovered a field of ancient tektites in South Australia, marking an 11-million-year-old asteroid impact with no known crater, offering vital insights into Earth's history and planetary defense. 🌍🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/29l4n37k #AsteroidImpact #PlanetaryScience #EarthHistory

An #asteroid discovered only 2 days ago is flying closer to the #earth than our #moon today.

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Giant Asteroid Struck North Sea, Unleashing 330-Feet Tsunami The Silverpit Crater was confirmed as an asteroid impact site. Shocked crystals and seismic data prove the event created a huge tsunami. For decades, scientists have debated the origin of the Silverpit...

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A Giant Asteroid Struck Australia 11 Million Years Ago. So Where Is the Crater? Scientists have discovered a previously unknown asteroid impact hidden in tiny glass fragments scattered across South Australia. Curtin University scientists have contributed to the discovery of evidence...

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The City-Killer Asteroid May Hit the Moon in 2032 — What Would Happen If We Blasted It With Nukes First? Learn more about the possible prevention strategies for the 2024 YR4 asteroid, which was previously thought to pose a threat to Earth, and is now thought to be heading towards the moon.

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Ancient Australian Glass Reveals 11‑Million‑Year Asteroid Impact

Six glass pieces named ananguites from southern Australia are dated ~11 million years old, indicating an ancient asteroid impact whose crater is still missing. getnews.me/ancient-australian-glass... #tektites #asteroidimpact #australia

Asteroid Impact Confirmed for North Sea's Silverpit Crater

Scientists confirm the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by a ~160 m asteroid striking 43‑46 million years ago, producing a >100 m tsunami. Read more: getnews.me/asteroid-impact-confirme... #silverpit #northsea #asteroidimpact

Evidence of an ancient asteroid impact in the North Sea

Researchers have confirmed that the Silverpit crater beneath the North Sea was created by an asteroid impact over 43 million years ago, revealed by seismic imaging and shock-altered rock

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35M years ago, Earth was hit by two giant asteroids just 25,000 years apart — creating the Popigai (Siberia) and Chesapeake Bay (USA) craters. 💥 A double cosmic punch, but Earth bounced back faster than expected. 🔬 New tech confirms impacts + suggests multiple strikes shaped history. 🌍 Question is: if it happened today… would we be ready? #AsteroidImpact #Space

35M years ago, Earth was hit by two giant asteroids just 25,000 years apart — creating the Popigai (Siberia) and Chesapeake Bay (USA) craters.

A double cosmic punch, but Earth bounced back faster than expected.

👉🏻 Question is: if it happened today… would we be ready?

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Huge crater under North Sea was created by asteroid impact, scientists say Silverpit crater off Yorkshire coast was caused by cathedral-sized asteroid that set off 100-metre tsunami 43m years ago Deep below the seabed, 80 miles off the coast of Yorkshire, is a remarkable crater...

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