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Recent advancements in geophysical surveys and the identification of shock metamorphic evidence have established Yarab Buba as the oldest confirmed impact structure on our planet. It predates the previously recognized Vredefort Crater in South Africa by over 200 million years. This remarkable finding not only illuminates Earth's history but also suggests that Yarab Buba may have played a pivotal role in altering the planet's climate at the time, potentially marking the end of the global glaciation period. This article delves into the significance of this ancient collision and its implications for Earth’s evolutionary narrative.