In Britain found traces of the meteorite the age of 60 million years!

2017-12-15 20:47

In Britain found traces of the meteorite the age of 60 million years!
Scientists have discovered traces of a meteorite that fell to 60 million years ago on the Scottish Isle of Skye

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In the study, a team of geologists studied volcanic rocks on the island and found a layer of sediments with a thickness meter at the base of an ancient lava flow. First, the researchers suggested that this gembrid, volcanic rock, formed by eruptions, reports Rus.Media.

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However, after analyzing the breed with mkasanga the researchers found that it contains rich vanadium and niobium Osborn is a rare mineral that forms in space and found in meteorites. In addition, fragments Osborne was solid – it was indicated that they had previously been part of a meteorite.

The scientists also identified redit form of zircon that formed under high pressure, for example, in collisions, and a few minerals that could have formed as a result of the strike.

Seven kilometers from the findings, the researchers found another site with sediments had similar mineralogical composition. The age of the deposits was approximately 60-61 million years and they obviously formed in the fall on the island of the meteorite, scientists say. The researchers hope that the discovery will allow to learn more about the formation of volcanic activity on the island. Also remains to be seen exactly where the meteorite fell.