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Extreme cratering.

Authors :
McKinnon, William B.
Source :
Science. 5/30/1997, Vol. 276 Issue 5317, p1346-1348. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Reports on cratering which has taken place on the Earth. Various craters on the Earth's surface; Iron meteorite craters of Wabar, Saudi Arabia; The importance of major impacts on the evolution of life on Earth; Mechanisms of planetary impact; Obstacles to a greater understanding of the mechanisms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
276
Issue :
5317
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9706166184
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.276.5317.1346