Ancient Asteroid Impact Catalyzed Early Life on Earth

The massive S2 asteroid collision 3.6 billion years ago provided essential nutrients that spurred microbial growth.

The S2 asteroid, significantly larger than the Chicxulub impactor, struck Earth 3.6 billion years ago.
The impact caused prolonged tsunamis and intense heat, evaporating parts of the ocean's surface.
Geochemical analysis of ancient rocks in South Africa reveals evidence of the asteroid's aftermath.
The collision released phosphorus and iron, fostering a bloom of iron-metabolizing bacteria.
Researchers suggest that such catastrophic events may have facilitated evolutionary advancements.