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Globally distributed iridium layer preserved within the Chicxulub impact structure.

Authors :
Goderis, Steven
Sato, Honami
Ferrière, Ludovic
Schmitz, Birger
Burney, David
Kaskes, Pim
Vellekoop, Johan
Wittmann, Axel
Schulz, Toni
Chernonozhkin, Stepan M.
Claeys, Philippe
de Graaff, Sietze J.
Déhais, Thomas
de Winter, Niels J.
Elfman, Mikael
Feignon, Jean-Guillaume
Akira Ishikawa
Koeberl, Christian
Kristiansson, Per
Neal, Clive R.
Source :
Science Advances. 2/24/2021, Vol. 7 Issue 9, p1-13. 13p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article offers information on a study that explores globally distributed iridium layer preserved within the Chicxulub impact structure. It mentions the concentration of ultrafine meteoritic matter occurs in the post-impact sediments that cover the crater peak ring. It discusses that iridium layer provides a key temporal horizon precisely linking Chicxulub to K-Pg boundary sections worldwide.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23752548
Volume :
7
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science Advances
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149063780
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abe3647