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Scientists have discovered the oldest crater in the world, believed to be 3.5 billion years old, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The crater, called North Pole Dome Site, was formed by a major meteorite impact. Researchers found 'shatter cones' formed by the impact, indicating a catastrophic event that might have created environments suitable for microbial life.

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