Asteroid crater in Pilbara confirmed again as world's oldest (opens original article in a new tab)

Scientists have confirmed the North Pole Dome crater in Australia as the world's oldest asteroid impact site, dating it at 3 billion years old using advanced mineral analysis, though some experts remain skeptical.

• Scientists dated a crater in the Australian outback at 3 billion years old, confirming it as the world's oldest asteroid impact site.
• Advanced techniques analyzed zircon and apatite minerals to determine the impact age, though some experts dispute the findings.
• The previous oldest crater was Yarrabubba in Western Australia, dated at 2.2 to 2.3 billion years old.