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science4 months ago

Siberian Meteorite Impact Formed Earth's Saturn-Like Rings and Massive Diamond Crater

Approximately 34 million years ago, a massive meteorite impact created the Popigai crater in Siberia, transforming graphite into industrial diamonds and contributing to a global cooling event that led to the Eocene–Oligocene extinction, with impacts and volcanic activity significantly reshaping Earth's biodiversity and climate.

science5 months ago

Revised Age of Earth's Oldest Impact Crater Revealed

Recent studies revising the age and size of the Miralga impact crater in Australia suggest it is much younger (between 2.7 billion and 400 million years ago) and smaller (about 16 km in diameter) than previously thought, challenging earlier claims that it was 3.5 billion years old and over 100 km wide. This discovery provides valuable insights into Earth's early impact history and offers a unique site for planetary science research related to Mars.

science5 months ago

Ghana's Unique Meteorite Crater: A Treasure Worth Protecting

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana, a well-preserved and scientifically valuable site formed by a meteorite impact over 1 million years ago, faces threats from illegal mining activities that could cause irreversible damage. Protecting this geoheritage site is crucial for scientific research, cultural significance, and local eco-tourism, requiring immediate measures like satellite monitoring and community engagement.

science-and-environment5 months ago

Meteor Impact Reveals Rare Crater in Ghana, Urging Conservation

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana is a scientifically valuable and culturally significant site that faces threats from illegal mining, which endangers its preservation and the surrounding ecosystem. Urgent protective measures are needed to safeguard this natural and cultural treasure for future research, eco-tourism, and local communities.

science5 months ago

Ghana's Unique Meteorite Crater: A Treasure Worth Protecting

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana, a well-preserved and scientifically valuable site, faces threats from illegal artisanal gold mining, which risks damaging its environment, scientific integrity, and cultural significance. Urgent protective measures, including satellite monitoring and stricter enforcement, are needed to preserve this natural and cultural treasure.