About 66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into what is now Mexico, forming the Chicxulub crater. This impact wiped out ...

A recent study from the University of New Mexico has proposed a fascinating theory about the formation of the Grand Canyon.

The S2 mega meteorite unleashed an ancient apocalypse on Earth unlike anything we could imagine, but did it also help life ...

Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a massive asteroid strike that created a conspicuous crater in southern China’s ...

A meteor may have led to the formation of the Grand Canyon, a new study has found. While many Americans are familiar with the Grand Canyon’s beauty and uniqueness, they may not be aware of the story ...

Satellite view of the Bosumtwi Impact Crater showing areas of Artisanal and Small scale Gold Mining activities. Credit: David Baratoux Satellite view of the Bosumtwi Impact Crater showing areas of ...

Researchers discovered a new field of ancient tektites in South Australia, revealing a long-forgotten asteroid impact. These ...

The formation of the Grand Canyon may be tied to a meteor strike that created another astonishing Arizona feature hundreds of centuries ago, a new study suggests. While the stunning northern Arizona ...

A Whyalla vet is counting his lucky stars after escaping uninjured when his Tesla was apparently struck by a meteorite, in ...

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