Uncovering Earth's Ancient Mysteries - Exploring Geological Evidence of Giant Asteroid Impacts

Explore the geological evidence of Earth's ancient asteroid impacts in this 11-minute video from the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Join geologist Val Aguilar on a journey through Earth's earliest days, examining the oldest extraterrestrial impact events recorded in rocks. Uncover how these cosmic collisions shaped prehistoric landscapes and influenced the origins of life. Learn fundamental science concepts such as deep time, stratigraphy, and rock formation while piecing together the story of Earth's survival. Discover how ancient rocks serve as time capsules, revealing the effects of natural disasters on our planet's surface. Become an Earth detective and unravel clues to our planet's ancient history, from the formation of ancient mountains to the aftermath of massive asteroid impacts. This educational video is part of the Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program, with the possibility for school teachers to arrange live Q&A sessions with the presenter.