Feb. 22, 2019

Asteroid Impacts On Earth Have Been Increasing

Asteroid Impacts On Earth Have Been Increasing

The Earth has seen an increase in asteroid impacts over the past 290 million years.

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*Asteroid impacts on Earth have been increasing

The Earth has seen an increase in asteroid impacts over the past 290 million years.

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