Earth Sciences

Precise radiometric age establishes Yarrabubba, Western Australia, as Earth's oldest recognised meteorite impact structure

T. M. Erickson, C. L. Kirkland, et al.

Discover the groundbreaking findings from Timmons M. Erickson and colleagues about the Yarrabubba impact structure in Western Australia, now recognized as Earth's oldest meteorite impact site with an age of 2229 ± 5 Ma. This research reveals its potential role in influencing ancient climates through vast amounts of vapor release during the impact event.

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