For several centuries geologists have accepted the idea that the Earth could be hit by large objects from outer space.

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The acceptance of the idea that the Earth could be hit by large objects from outer space became widespread among geologists only in the late 20th century, following the development of the theory of plate tectonics and the discovery of evidence for past impacts, such as the Chicxulub crater linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Prior to this, the concept was not widely accepted in the geological community.

For Several Centuries Geologists Have Accepted the Idea That the Earth