Secrets of the 3.26 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite That Sparked Life

Discover how a meteorite, four times the size of Mount Everest, crashed into Earth 3.26 billion years ago and reshaped the planet’s surface, creating the conditions for life to begin. This giant impact event, known as the "S2 Meteorite," took place during the Archean Eon, a critical period in Earth's history. The collision sparked massive changes, including the formation of the Earth's crust, the emergence of continents, and the development of a life-sustaining atmosphere. Dive into new research led by Harvard’s Nadja Drabon, which explores how this colossal event might have helped life evolve on Earth.

Could this ancient meteorite be the key to understanding Earth's earliest lifeforms? Watch now to find out!