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flag New research at Arizona’s Meteor Crater reveals collision dynamics using advanced geophysics, advancing planetary defense and space science.

flag Arizona’s Meteor Crater, formed 50,000 years ago, remains a key site for studying impact events, with new research in 2025–2026 revealing details about the collision’s dynamics using advanced geophysical methods. flag Located near Flagstaff, the 1,200-meter-wide crater continues to provide insights into shock-mineral formation and high-energy geological processes. flag Supported by grants from the Barringer Crater Company and The Meteoritical Society, scientists are advancing understanding of Earth’s impact history, aiding planetary defense and space science. flag About 200 impact craters have been confirmed on Earth, with ongoing interdisciplinary research helping to decode how cosmic collisions shaped planetary surfaces.

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