This Mystery Crater Might Be Older Than Continents Themselves

Beneath East Antarctica’s thick ice lies the Wilkes Land anomaly — a possible meteorite impact crater over 500 km wide. This mysterious formation may be the largest crater on Earth, with a mascon at its center and a history tied to ancient tectonic shifts. Explore the science behind this giant crater under Antarctica and what it could reveal about Earth’s violent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices