Impacts shaped Earth’s first continents

New research published in Science journal in June 2026 suggests that meteorite impacts played a crucial role in shaping Earth's first continents. The study examines the influence of cosmic collisions on the early development of the Earth's crust. Researchers analyzed geological evidence from the period of the first continental formations. Meteorite impacts may have caused significant changes in the structure and composition of the Earth's crust. These processes occurred in the early history of our planet, billions of years ago. The discovered findings contribute to a better understanding of continental block formation.