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A massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami

Recent research has confirmed that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was created by a 160-meter asteroid impact around 43-46 million years ago, which triggered a significant 330-foot tsunami. This finding closes a longstanding debate among scientists regarding the crater's origin, highlighting the importance of understanding historical geological events.

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