Ancient North Sea Asteroid Strike Sent a 330-Foot Tsunami Racing Across the Basin, Scientists Say
Scientists have identified evidence that a large asteroid impact in the North Sea 43 to 46 million years ago generated a tsunami more than 100 metres high, reshaping the region in a matter of minutes. The finding adds a dramatic deep-time data point to climate and coastal-risk research, underscoring how extreme natural events can transform marine environments far beyond the impact zone.
