| Description |
xii, 149 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Springer briefs in earth sciences, 2191-5369 |
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SpringerBriefs in earth sciences. 2191-5369
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| Contents |
A paradigm shift in earth science -- Encounters in space -- Lunar impacts and the late heavy bombardment in the earth-moon system -- Impact and cratering dynamics -- Identification of impact structures -- Impact ejecta and fallout units -- Extraterrestrial geochemical, isotopic and mineralogical signatures -- Precambrian asteroid impacts -- Large (>100 km diameter) impact structures -- Asteroid impact clusters and isotopic age peaks -- Australian large impact structures (>20 km diameter) -- Impacts and mass extinctions -- Uniformitarian models and the role of asteroid impacts in earth evolution The current danger |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
"ISSN 2191-5377 (electronic)" -- Title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Also published electronically |
| Subject |
Asteroids -- Collisions with Earth.
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Catastrophes (Geology)
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Cosmogony.
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Geology, Stratigraphic -- Precambrian.
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Impact craters -- Australia.
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Impact craters.
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Planets -- Geology.
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| SUBJECT |
Earth (Planet) -- Origin.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040444
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Earth (Planet) -- Surface.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040450
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| LC no. |
2013931217 |
| ISBN |
9789400763272 (paperback) |
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(eBook) |
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