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Study Reveals Meteorite Impact Changed Ancient Ecosystems

5/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Curtin University uncovers that a meteorite collided with northwestern Scotland 990 million years ago, much later than the previously estimated 200 million years. This event coincided with the rise of early freshwater eukaryotes, sparking intriguing questions about its potential impact on ancient ecosystems. The research is detailed in the journal Geology.

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A groundbreaking study from Curtin University uncovers that a meteorite collided with northwestern Scotland 990 million years ago, much later than the previously estimated 200 million years. This event coincided with the rise of early freshwater eukaryotes, sparking intriguing questions about its potential impact on ancient ecosystems. The research is detailed in the journal Geology.