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Scientists have developed a new method to distinguish between normal land structures and small asteroid craters by analyzing charcoal samples, revealing 30% of impact sites remain unlocated. The study found unique characteristics in impact charcoals that differ from wildfire charcoals.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Crime-scene technique identifies asteroid sites
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Article 1
University of Exeter · Sep 1, 2022 · first to report
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Article 2
Estonian Research Council · Sep 2, 2022