SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 16, 2025Interesting Engineering

Meteor that hit Arizona 56,000 years ago may have built a natural dam in Grand Canyon

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A meteor impact in Arizona 56,000 years ago likely caused a massive landslide in the Grand Canyon, forming a natural dam and temporary lake, as evidenced by matching ages and geological clues.

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