A new type of highly-vaporized microtektite from the Transantarctic Mountains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2018.02.041
Abstract: Abstract We report on the discovery of microtektites (microscopic impact glass spherules) in a glacial moraine near Larkman Nunatak in the Transantarctic Mountains, Antarctica. The microtektites were identified based on their physical and chemical properties.… read more here.
Keywords: larkman nunatak; new type; highly vaporized; type highly ... See more keywords
Geological and tectonic evolution of the Transantarctic Mountains, from ancient craton to recent enigma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gr.2019.11.001
Abstract: Abstract The Transantarctic Mountains (TAM) are one of Earth's great mountain belts and are a fundamental physiographic feature of Antarctica. They are continental-scale, traverse a wide range of latitudes, have high relief, contain a significant… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; craton; evolution transantarctic; tectonic evolution ... See more keywords