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Scientists find oldest meteorite strike evidence in Australia
Published Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24
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- Discovery of Ancient Meteorite Impact — 1 source
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AI synthesisScientists from Curtin University have identified the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia as the world's oldest known meteorite impact site. The crater has been dated to approximately three billion years old, marking a significant discovery in understanding Earth's early history.
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Scientists from Curtin University have dated the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia to approximately three billion years old, making it the world's oldest known meteorite impact site.
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Discovery of Ancient Meteorite Impact
- The Guardian
Scientists have discovered the world's oldest meteorite impact crater in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Using innovative dating techniques on geological features, they confirmed the strike occurred approximately three billion years ago.
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