A rare meteorite named Erg Chech 002 (EC 002) was identified as the oldest volcanic rock from space ever discovered, dating back 4.566 billion years. Published in Nature Communications, the findings provided new insights into the early solar system.
In History, Today on June 9
Today we explore events from the year 68 to the year 2022. Events span the globe, from the countries of China, Russia, England, Roman Empire, Canada, Iraq, South Africa, Slovenia, Syria/Israel, Bulgaria, Austria, United Kingdom, Poland, France, Belgium, United States, Colonial America, Fatimid Caliphate (present-day Israel), Frankish Kingdom, Kingdom of Dál Riata, Germany.