New Research Confirms Ancient Asteroid Hit North Sea, Causing Megatsunami

New research has confirmed that the Silverpit crater beneath the North Sea was formed by a massive asteroid impact millions of years ago, triggering a 330-foot (106-meter) megatsunami.

13 Mar, 09:48 — 13 Mar, 09:48

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The IndependentMostly Factual148d ago

Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami

New research shows structure is one of Earth's rare impact craters after massive asteroid struck region millions of years ago

By Tara Cobham

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Masivni asteroid udario je u Sjeverno more i izazvao megacunami visok 106 metara

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New Research Confirms Ancient Asteroid Hit North Sea, Causing Megatsunami

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Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami

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Masivni asteroid udario je u Sjeverno more i izazvao megacunami visok 106 metara

Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami

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