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Ancient meteorite was 'giant fertilizer bomb' for life on Earth

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A meteorite hit Earth 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period .

It caused a global calamity that doomed the dinosaurs and many other life forms.

Researchers assessed the effects of this meteorite impact using evidence from ancient rocks in a region in northeastern South Africa .

They found ample signs that life bounced back with aplomb.

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