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The Long-Lived Chicxulub Hydrothermal System Lasted 8 Million Years

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June 24, 2026 • 189 views
Original source: Universe Today
The Long-Lived Chicxulub Hydrothermal System Lasted 8 Million Years

The asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected. While previous research showed the buri…

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