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Scientists suggest a shattered asteroid near Jupiter's gravitational gateway may have bombarded Earth 800 million years ago.
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An asteroid broke apart near Jupiter's gravitational gateway approximately 800 million years ago. This event may have triggered a barrage of debris that bombarded the inner Solar System, including Earth.
Coverage from ScienceDaily, Universe Space Tech, and The Times of India emphasizes the scale of the breakup. Heise Online reports that this asteroid collision may be a cause for "Snowball Earth." According to Tech Times, the gravitational gateway where this event occurred remains a threat to Earth today.
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When did the asteroid shatter?
The asteroid shattered 800 million years ago.
Where did the breakup occur?
The event took place near Jupiter's gravitational gateway.
What were the potential consequences of this event?
The breakup may have caused a bombardment of the inner Solar System and contributed to the "Snowball Earth" phenomenon.
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