Ancient asteroid impact in North Sea confirmed by new evidence
Scientists have found evidence of an asteroid strike in the North Sea up to 46 million years ago that created a crater and triggered a tsunami.
At a glance
- An asteroid struck the North Sea up to 46 million years ago
- The impact created a crater in the seabed
- The collision triggered a large tsunami
New evidence has confirmed that an asteroid collided with the North Sea millions of years ago, according to the Daily Tribune. The impact, which occurred up to 46 million years ago, created a crater and generated a towering tsunami.
The findings add to scientific understanding of historical asteroid impacts and their effects on Earth's geology and oceans.
Why it matters
The discovery contributes to scientific knowledge of asteroid impacts and their geological consequences on Earth.
Original reporting
- Daily Tribune (Bahrain)North Sea Crater’s Ancient Secret Revealed
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