Crater Under North Sea Was Created by Asteroid Impact, Scientists Say
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Scientists confirm that a huge crater under the North Sea was created by an asteroid impact, sparking discussion about other possible sources of craters.
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para_parolu
3 months ago
1 replyAre there other sources of craters?
applebladee
3 months ago
Volcanoes, thawed permafrost, erosion, nuclear blasts.
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