A meteor crater in Oklahoma is nearly 100 million years younger than scientists thought; new zircon dating puts the ancient impact at about 370 million years ago

A meteor crater in Oklahoma is nearly 100 million years younger than scientists thought; new zircon dating puts the ancient impact at about 370 million years ago

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered that a meteor hit Ames, Oklahoma, at a different time than previously believed.Under the small town of Ames, a crater lies buried beneath layers of rock. The crater is also important today because the area is a major oil and gas-producing region. Researchers have now … Read more

7 lakes formed by meteor strikes around the world: From Lake Maniquagan to Clearwater |

7 lakes formed by meteor strikes around the world: From Lake Maniquagan to Clearwater |

On Earth, lakes are often associated with glaciers, rivers, volcanic activity, or changing tectonic landscapes. A much smaller group owes its existence to something less common. At various times in Earth’s history, large objects from space struck the surface with enough force to create huge depressions, some of which later filled with water. The evidence … Read more

Boston meteor explosion latest: Experts reveal what happened in Massachusetts. New bolide news

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Opposite residents Massachusetts and part rhode island A powerful roar echoed across the area on Saturday afternoon, surprising people. The sound, described by many as an explosion-like noise, was reported around 2:30 p.m. ET and could be heard throughout the Boston area and beyond. The incident sparked a swift reaction, with some locals wondering whether … Read more

Leesburg explosion: Loud noise, flash reported in Loudoun County, Virginia; ‘Meteor or thunder?’

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Residents of Leesburg, Virginia, reported a huge explosion Friday night. Many people use the “X” to describe the sudden boom that comes with a flash of light. Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, virginia. Residents of Leesburg, Virginia, reported a huge explosion Friday night. (no splash) Residents share details One person wrote: “The sound was … Read more

Asteroids, Comets and Meteors: What is the difference between asteroids, comets and meteors?

Asteroids, Comets and Meteors: What is the difference between asteroids, comets and meteors?

What is the difference between asteroids, comets and meteors? The space around the sun contains more than just planets. Scattered among them are smaller objects made of rock, metal, ice and dust. These objects move along their own paths, sometimes passing quietly past Jupiter and sometimes coming closer to Earth. Terms like “asteroid,” “comet” and … Read more