Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Sep 27, 2022, 08:31am EDT Sep 27, 2022, 09:15am EDT This article ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The red dirt of the Australian outback seen from above, with scattered scrubs casting long shadows In recent research published by ...

About two billion years ago, an impactor hurtled toward Earth, crashing into the planet in an area near present-day Johannesburg, South Africa. The impactor—most likely an asteroid—formed what is ...

The impactor that formed the Vredefort crater, Earth’s largest, about two billion years ago, was probably much bigger than previously believed—and would have had devastating consequences, a new study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists have uncovered traces of what they think could be the world's largest asteroid impact. The structure, hidden in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s a big week for asteroids, and not just because NASA’s ...

About 2 billion years ago, an impactor hurtled toward Earth, crashing into the planet in an area near present-day Johannesburg, South Africa. The impactor—most likely an asteroid—formed what is today ...

Acknowledgment: I’d like to thank my colleague Tony Yeates, who originated the view of the Deniliquin multi-ring structure as an impact structure – and who was instrumental to this work. In recent ...

Deep in the Midwest region of Western Australia, hidden beneath layers of eroded rock, lies what scientists have now confirmed as the oldest known asteroid impact site on Earth. The Yarrabubba crater, ...

The Vredefort Dome is not at Vredefort — and it isn’t a visible dome. Looking for it is like seeking a ghost. It is there, vast, impressive, and startling in its scale, but prepare to be surprised by ...