When a meteorite with the mass of four Mount Everests hit Earth 3.2 billion years ago, it caused global chaos and provided an unexpected silver lining for life.

Ancient meteorite was 'giant fertilizer bomb' for life on Earth. By Will Dunham. October 21, 2024 7:50 PM UTC Updated October 21, 2024 Item 1 of 4 A bed of rock showing chunks of ...

When a meteorite with the mass of four Mount Everests hit Earth 3.2 billion years ago, it caused global chaos and provided an unexpected silver lining for life.