
Hidden for millions of years: Rare Australian fragments reveal a lost ancient asteroid impact; crater mystery remains undiscovered |
In the deserts of southern Australia, scientists have been captivated by tiny, shimmering glass fragments scattered across the vast, arid terrain. Formed under extreme conditions of heat and pressure, these delicate shards have puzzled researchers for decades, as they are neither volcanic in origin nor human-made. Recent geochemical and isotopic studies reveal that these fragments…