Massive Crater Discovered Under Greenland Ice

Massive Crater Discovered Under Greenland Ice

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Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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Scientists discovered the Hiawatha impact crater beneath Greenland's ice, using radar and maps. The crater, one of the largest on Earth, is geologically young and may have formed less than 3 million years ago. Fieldwork confirmed the impact theory, finding shocked quartz grains. The crater's discovery is crucial for understanding Earth's history and assessing future impact risks.

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