Recent studies reveal that most of the meteorites found on Earth can be traced back to a few significant collisions in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. One particularly impactful event occurred approximately 470 million years ago, leaving a lasting mark on our planet’s history.
These meteorites serve as valuable records of the early solar system’s turbulent past. However, their origins have remained shrouded in mystery for many years. Understanding which asteroid they originated from is akin to finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow for researchers like Sara Russell, a planetary scientist at London’s Natural History Museum.
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Date: 2024-10-16 10:00:00
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