Ancient Australian tektites reveal new evidence of a giant asteroid impact

Tiny pieces of glass found scattered across Australia have revealed evidence of a previously unknown giant asteroid impact.  This discovery centers on a new type of tektite, a natural glass formed when a space rock slams into Earth, melting surface material and scattering debris. The new tektites, which the authors have named “ananguites,” were foundContinue reading “Ancient Australian tektites reveal new evidence of a giant asteroid impact”
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