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Asteroid That Made Silverpit Crater | Science News
A hundred sixty-meter asteroid slammed into the North Sea millions of years ago, creating the Silverpit Crater and a tsunami taller than a 300-foot building — finally settling a 20-year debate. Once thought to be caused by salt shifts or volcanoes, new seismic scans and shocked rock samples prove it was an impact. The low-angle strike triggered a colossal water-rock curtain, unleashing devastation. Silverpit joins Earth’s rare preserved craters, offering vital clues about how impacts shaped our planet — and what we might face next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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