Mars Hit by Vast Asteroid, Creating 2 Billion Craters

A colossal asteroid impact on Mars has unearthed a sprawling field of destruction, spreading debris over a region fourfold the Grand Canyon's length.

Discovered 2024-03-28T12:10:34.257705-07:00 | 2024-03-28T12:10:34.257705-07:00

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