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Most prominently featured nutrient introduced by meteorite impact in studies by end of 2025?
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Phosphorus • 25%
Iron • 25%
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Scientific publications identifying specific nutrients introduced by the meteorite
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Ancient Meteorite 200 Times Larger Than Dinosaur Killer Sparked Life on Earth 3 Billion Years Ago
Oct 21, 2024, 09:18 PM
A meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest and 200 times larger than the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs struck Earth over three billion years ago, possibly sparking the development of life on the planet. This colossal impact, the largest meteorite to strike Earth, tore up the seabed and boiled the oceans, triggering the biggest tsunami in Earth's history. Despite causing catastrophic damage, the event may have acted as a 'giant fertilizer bomb,' enriching the environment and helping life to flourish. Researchers suggest that this immense collision could have introduced essential nutrients to Earth's ecosystems, paving the way for whole new kinds of life to emerge.
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