Earth is still collecting scars from space, and scientists are only now learning to read them properly. Newly mapped impact ...

Map showing location of Nadir Crater and seismic and well dataset. Credit: Communications Earth & Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01700-4 New images of an asteroid impact crater buried ...

If Asteroid 2024 YR4 collides with the Moon on December 22, 2032, the energy released would be comparable to that of a medium-sized thermonuclear weapon. This impact would be six orders of magnitude ...

Scientists are projecting a small but significant chance that an asteroid could strike the Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. Asteroids — the rocky remnants left from the formation of the solar system about 4.6 ...

A small asteroid could strike the Moon in 2032, sparking moonquakes, glowing craters and meteor showers, while scientists debate whether to stop it or watch a rare cosmic experiment unfold.

In December 2032, the Moon could become the stage for a dramatic cosmic event: the potential impact of a 60-meter-wide asteroid, known as 2024 YR4. While the chances of this occurrence are relatively ...

Two of Arizona's most famous landmarks may be linked by cosmic violence: the asteroid that gouged out Meteor Crater may have also caused the formation of an ancient lake in the Grand Canyon. This ...

When high-velocity asteroids land on Earth, they can form a meteor impact crater. Such collisions have occurred throughout Earth's history and still occur on other planetary bodies today. While most ...

The discovery of a massive crater formed by the impact of a meteorite more than three billion years ago is changing the way scientists view the history of Earth and the planet's stages of evolution.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After decades of debate, scientists confirm the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was carved by an asteroid impact. (CREDIT: ...

A meteor may have led to the formation of the Grand Canyon, a new study has found. While many Americans are familiar with the Grand Canyon’s beauty and uniqueness, they may not be aware of the story ...

Africa's meteorite craters usually have perfect weather conditions for skydiving, with clear skies and moderate winds. These conditions make sure that divers have a safe and enjoyable jump experience ...