"Scientists Confirm Ancient Meteorite Split Mountain Top in Two"

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"Scientists Confirm Ancient Meteorite Split Mountain Top in Two"
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Scientists have confirmed that the two peaks of Baijifeng Mountain in northeastern China were formed by a meteorite impact millions of years ago. The impact created a 1.6-kilometer-wide crater, splitting the mountain into Front Baijifeng and Rear Baijifeng. The discovery was made through the analysis of rock fragments known as "celestial stones" found in the area. The rocks contain quartz minerals that show evidence of shock metamorphism, indicating a meteorite impact. The exact timing of the impact remains unknown, but comparisons with another impact site suggest it could be relatively recent. Further research is needed to determine the age of the impact.

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