A hidden asteroid crater under Oklahoma could be connected to one of Earth's major mass extinctions
Hidden Oklahoma crater linked to ancient mass extinction
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A 370 million-year-old meteor crater in Oklahoma is nearly 100 million years younger than previously believed. Zircon dating supports the ancient impact, which could be connected to the Late Devonian extinction. The new evidence complicates the timeline of Earth's mass extinctions, as scientists had previously believed the extinction occurred 100 million years earlier.
The zircon dating puts the ancient impact at about 370 million years ago, which is nearly 100 million years younger than previously thought. This new information could shed light on one of Earth's major mass extinctions. The connection between the crater and the extinction is still speculative, and further research is needed to confirm the link.
Scientists will continue to study the crater and its potential impact on Earth's history.
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What is the estimated age of the Ames Crater?
370 million years ago
How much younger is the crater than previously believed?
100 million years
What is the potential link between the crater and Earth's mass extinctions?
Still speculative, further research is needed to confirm the link
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Ames Crater was a witness to the Devonian extinctionUniverse Space Tech · 1d ago
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Meteorite Struck Earth 100 Million Years Later Than Previously BelievedUnboxholics · 1d ago
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