The Mjolnir impact structure was recognized in 1993 and included in the Earth Impact Database in 1996, based on the discoveries of unequivocal meteorite impact indicators such as shocked quartz, Ir-enrichments, possible glass remnants, fragments of nickel-rich iron oxides, in addition to the convincing complex crater shape of the structure. This book presents the geological and geophysical history of the Barents Sea region along with the discovery of the Mjolnir impact crater. We place the Mjolnir event into the geological framework of the region and present elaborative numerical models of its formation and associated tsunami generation. The book represents an update and synthesis as well as the complete compilation of the Mjolnir crater studies. "
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The Mjolnir impact structure was recognized in 1993 and included in the Earth Impact Database in 1996, based on the discoveries of unequivocal meteorite impact indicators such as shocked quartz, Ir-enrichments, possible glass remnants, fragments of nickel-rich iron oxides, in addition to the convincing complex crater shape of the structure. This book presents the geological and geophysical history of the Barents Sea region along with the discovery of the Mjolnir impact crater. We place the Mjolnir event into the geological framework of the region and present elaborative numerical models of its formation and associated tsunami generation. The book represents an update and synthesis as well as the complete compilation of the Mjolnir crater studies. "
Imprint | Springer-Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Series | Impact Studies |
Release date | December 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Editors | Henning Dypvik, Filippos Tsikalas, Morten Smelror |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 318 |
Edition | 2011 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-26556-3 |
Barcode | 9783642265563 |
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LSN | 3-642-26556-1 |