Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago
- Posted on July 3, 2026
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Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago
A 20-year-old mystery of the North Sea's Silverpit Crater has been solved. Researchers confirmed an asteroid or comet struck the region 43-46 million years ago, forming the rare geological scar. Advanced seismic imaging and rock analysis revealed shocked minerals, the hallmark of hypervelocity impacts. This 160-meter-wide impactor triggered a colossal tsunami, reshaping the seabed and offering new insights into Earth's dynamic history.
