Giant meteorite impacts created the continents: Research
Most of Earth's biomass and most humans live on these landmass, so understanding how continents form and evolve is crucial, according to researchers.
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Most of Earth's biomass and most humans live on these landmass, so understanding how continents form and evolve is crucial, according to researchers.
Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. The continents of Earth were formed by gigantic meteorite impacts that were particularly prevalent during the first billion years of our planet's four and a half billion year history, according to new Curtin research, which has presented the strongest proof to yet. Science News | Study Uncovers Evidence of Continents Being Created by Giant Meteorite Impacts.
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