<ul><li>Scientists from Curtin University have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater in Western Australia, dating back 3.5 billion years ago.</li><li>The impact created a crater over 100 kilometers wide, challenging long-standing beliefs about Earth’s early history.</li><li>Evidence of the impact was found through unique rock formations called shatter cones, indicating the meteorite hit with great force at speeds exceeding 36,000 km/h.</li><li>The discovery suggests that ancient impacts played a significant role in shaping the planet and may have influenced the origins of life.</li></ul>

Scientists discover Earth’s oldest meteorite crater, changing our planet’s history

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