Chicxulub the impact and tsunami : the story of the largest known asteroid to hit the Earth /
This book tells the story of the catastrophic impact of the giant 10 Km asteroid Chicxulub into the ancient Gulf of Mexico 65.5 million years ago. The book begins with a discussion of the nature of asteroids and the likelihood of future Earth-impacts. The story then turns to the discovery of a globa...
Main Author: | Shonting, David H., |
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Other Authors: | Ezrailson, Cathy,, SpringerLink (Online service) |
Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Switzerland :
Springer,
[2016]
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Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xxiv, 124 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
Series: |
Springer Praxis books.
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Subjects: |
CMU Electronic Access
Electronic Resource Click HereLocation | Call Number: | Status |
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CMU Electronic Access | Available |