History ❯Earth History

Geological Events

Asteroid Impacts Extinction Events Permian-Triassic Extinction Mass Extinctions Archean Eon Meteorite Impacts Ice Ages Biogeochemical Milestones

Ancient Meteorite Impact Boosted Early Life on Earth

A massive meteorite strike over 3 billion years ago may have provided crucial nutrients that helped early microbial life thrive.

Mega El Niño Events Linked to Earth's Greatest Mass Extinction

Ancient Rocks in Scotland and Ireland Reveal Earth's Deep Freeze Era