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Asteroid strike triggered 250-metre mega-tsunami on Mars, scientists believe

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Previous research suggested an asteroid or comet impact within an ocean in the Martian northern lowlands may have caused a mega-tsunami approximately 3.4 billion years ago. Researchers at the Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, America, analysed maps of the red planet's surface, created by combining images from previous missions to the planet. They identified an impact crater that could have caused the giant wave.

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Times of India

Asteroid’s impact may have led to mysterious 'Mega Tsunami’ on Mars, says report

According to a recent report, an asteroids impact on Mars may have been the cause of the mysterious "Mega Tsunami."

1 year ago·India

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Evening Standard

Mars mega-tsunami may have been caused by asteroid strike, study suggests

Before the new study the location of the crater caused by the impact was unclear.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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c|net

Mars Asteroid Impact Helps to Solve a 'Mega Tsunami' Mystery

The solar system smash was similar to Earth's Chicxulub impact, which ended the reign of the dinosaurs.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Sky News UK

Asteroid strike triggered 250-metre mega-tsunami on Mars, scientists believe

Scientists believe a mega-tsunami was caused 3.4 billion years ago on Mars by an asteroid strike similar to the devastating blow that wiped out the dinosaurs.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Express & Star

Mars mega-tsunami may have been caused by asteroid strike, study suggests

Before the new study the location of the crater caused by the impact was unclear.

1 year ago·Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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Irish Examiner

Mars mega-tsunami may have been caused by asteroid strike, study suggests

According to the researchers, based on Pohl’s position it may have formed around 3.4 billion years ago, based on its position above and below rocks previously dated to this time.

1 year ago·Ireland

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