Science · North Sea · United Kingdom · October 21, 2026

Scientists confirm asteroid impact created North Sea Silverpit Crater

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 21, 12:08 AM ET

Researchers have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea was formed by a roughly 160-meter asteroid about 43 to 46 million years ago, which also triggered a tsunami.

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• ScienceDaily ↗Oct 21, 12:08 AM ET

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