Researchers studied particles called spherules left in sedimentary rocks after meteorite impacts, finding evidence that a massive asteroid collision contributed essential nutrients to early ecosystems.
The impact of the S2 meteorite, which was four times the size of Mount Everest, likely caused chaos but ultimately led to a more hospitable environment for life.
Prior to the S2 impact, life on Earth was primarily single-celled organisms. Afterward, these organisms thrived, suggesting that such catastrophic events may facilitate evolution.
This study indicates that collisions with large meteorites not only disrupted early life on Earth but also played a crucial role in fostering complex life forms.
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