Ancient Asteroid Crater Discovered Beneath Chesapeake Bay

Honestly, sounds kinda overblown. Sure, tektites exist, but claiming global climate chaos? Feels like the media just loves sensationalizing every asteroid story.

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Ancient Asteroid Crater Discovered Beneath Chesapeake Bay

Scientists have identified a massive underwater crater beneath Chesapeake Bay, created by an asteroid impact approximately 35 million years ago during the Eocene-Oligocene transition. The crater, measuring 25 miles in diameter, is one of the largest known in the United States and is significantly la... [More info]

Ancient Asteroid Crater Discovered Beneath Chesapeake Bay

Fascinating! The Chesapeake Bay impact clearly reshaped ecosystems and climate, triggering an impact winter and subsequent warming. Tektites and zircon evidence really confirm the scale and intensity, showing how catastrophic events leave enduring global fingerprints.

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☄️🌊🦴 Thirty-five million years back, a rock three miles wide slammed Virginia at 40,000 mph. It carved a crater under Chesapeake Bay and sent a killer wave ripping down to the Carolinas. Fossils and twisted rock still tell the tale of fire, shock, and water swallowing the coast whole. #AsteroidImpact https://gizmodo.com/evidence-of-ancient-asteroid-impact-and-tsunami-found-in-north-carolina-2000657598
Evidence of Ancient Asteroid Impact and Tsunami Found in North Carolina

An asteroid that struck Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago left a long trail of destruction in its wake, new research suggests.

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☄️ What are the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth? 🌍 And if one were on its way, could we stop it?

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson dives into this cosmic question in his latest video. A must-watch for space enthusiasts! 🚀

👉 https://youtu.be/_-ZB2Z7VtmE?si=_KdZPXepypxLBCTp

#AsteroidImpact #SpaceScience #NeilDeGrasseTyson #PlanetaryDefense #StayCurious

Will An Asteroid Hit Earth in 2032?

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An asteroid hitting Earth isn’t a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ ⏳. Let’s get serious about planetary defence. 🛰️ #NASA #AsteroidAwareness #SpaceSafety #AsteroidImpact https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/nasa-scientist-cities-asteroid-hit-483383-20250219
NASA scientist shares list of cities that could be hit by asteroid if it strikes Earth in seven years

A NASA scientist has made a list of cities the asteroid that probably won't hit Earth could strike if it did collide with our planet.

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A NASA scientist says a city-destroying asteroid is inevitable 💥. Let’s not wait—fund asteroid defence now! 🌍 #SpaceSafety #AsteroidImpact #NASA #AsteroidAwareness https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/nasa-scientist-cities-asteroid-hit-483383-20250219
NASA scientist shares list of cities that could be hit by asteroid if it strikes Earth in seven years

A NASA scientist has made a list of cities the asteroid that probably won't hit Earth could strike if it did collide with our planet.

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