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South African Scientists in Comet Strike Discovery

A team of South African scientists and international collaborators has discovered the first evidence of an ancient comet that struck Earth 28 million years ago.

  • Africa:   Scientists Prove Comet Struck Earth

    SA Info, 8 October 2013

    A team of South African scientists and international collaborators has discovered the first evidence of a comet entering Earth's atmosphere and exploding, "raining down a… Read more »

Terry Bakker/Wits University

An artist’s rendition of an ancient comet exploding in Earth’s atmosphere above Egypt.

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