Meteor Strike May Have Triggered Massive Grand Canyon Landslide 56,000 Years Ago
Jul 19, 2025 - 17:00

A meteorite strike in northern Arizona may have triggered a massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago. Researchers found ancient driftwood and lake sediments indicating a paleolake formed after the Colorado River was dammed. The study suggests seismic waves from the Meteor Crater impact caused the landslide. Findings were published in the journal Geology.