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Oklahoma’s Ames crater may be 100 million years younger than thought

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What happened

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have re-dated the Ames impact structure to approximately 370 million years ago, bringing it in line with a notable extinction event in Earth's geology.

Key facts

  • In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have re-dated the Ames impact structure to approximately 370 million years ago, bringing it in line with a notable extinction event in Earth's geology.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

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  1. IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to draw $345 million

  2. Oklahoma’s Ames crater may be 100 million years younger than thought

  3. Denver Tudor estate built for $38,000 now lists for $10.75 million

  4. Saudi Aramco chief says replenishing global oil stockpiles could take two years

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