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Ancient Crash, Epic Wave.
- Source :
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New York Times . 11/14/2006, Vol. 156 Issue 53763, pF1-F4. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- This article offers a look at four sediment deposits called chevrons at the southern end of Madagascar, which contain microfossils that have been fused together with metals formed by cosmic impacts. Each chevron points in the same direction, which leads to scientists' estimation that a large asteroid or comet collided with Earth in the Indian Ocean 4,800 years ago, producing a tsunami.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 156
- Issue :
- 53763
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 23066615