A microscopic photograph of tiny silica droplets, formed by an asteroid impact. Credit: Natalie Cheng / Bridget Weed.

A microscopic photograph of tiny silica droplets, formed by an asteroid impact. Credit: Natalie Cheng / Bridget Weed.

A microscopic photograph of tiny silica droplets, formed by an asteroid impact. Credit: Natalie Cheng / Bridget Weed.