Ancient meteorite impact sparked long-lived volcanic eruptions on Earth

Large impacts were common on the early Earth and were likely much more important than previously thought in shaping our planet. The findings raise interest in the possibility of volcanism also shaping similar structures on Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon.

(via WSJ)

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