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Ancient Crash, Epic Wave.

Authors :
Blakeslee, Sandra
Source :
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

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