Ancient meteorite was 'giant fertilizer bomb' for life on Earth

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WASHINGTON : The space rock that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period caused a global calamity that doomed the dinosaurs and many other life forms.

But that was far from the largest meteorite to strike our planet.

One up to 200 times bigger landed 3.

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Markets: SingaporeMexicoSouth Africa

Topics: Life Rock Years Earth Region Evidence Billion Drabon Meteorite Called Impact

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Published On: 2024-10-22 @ 03:04:57 (6 days ago)

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