An ancient asteroid strike once sent a 330-foot wave across the North Sea
A massive asteroid impact off the coast of Norway roughly 142 million years ago triggered a colossal tsunami that reshaped the prehistoric landscapes of Northern Europe.
The Mjolnir crater in the Barents Sea marks the site of a violent cosmic collision that occurred during the Jurassic period. When the 1.5-mile-wide asteroid struck the ocean floor, it displaced an immense volume of water, generating a tsunami reaching heights of 330 feet.
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