Hottest rock on Earth formed in temperatures that reached 4,298°F
The hottest rock ever recorded on Earth has been confirmed to have originated from a huge meteorite impact some 36 million years ago. Scientists say the fist-sized piece of black glass was formed in temperatures that reached 4,298°F (2,370°C), hotter than much of our planet’s mantle. It was first discovered in 2011 in what today is … Read more