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A meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than scientists thought

Recent findings reveal that the Ames meteor crater in Oklahoma is approximately 100 million years younger than previously estimated, dating the impact to around 370 million years ago based on zircon crystal analysis. This new timeline could enhance our understanding of geological events and their implications on ancient ecosystems.

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