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Huge Crater in Australia May Be Oldest Impact Structure on Earth

Updated 2026-06-24 01:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study suggests that the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia may be the oldest impact structure on Earth, dating back 3 billion years. However, other researchers dispute this claim.

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A study claims that the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia was caused by an asteroid strike 3 billion years ago, but other researchers dispute the proposed age
2026-06-23 23:00 UTC
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