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ERIC Number: EJ421923
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-6773
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Cosmic Impacts, Cosmic Catastrophes. Part 2.
Chapman, Clark R.; Morrison, David
Mercury, v19 n1 p21-25,30 Jan-Feb 1990
Examined is the science of catastrophism and its role in planetary and earth science. The effects of impacts on earth with extraterrestrial origins are discussed. Perspectives on the age and dynamics of the earth's crust are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education, Plate Tectonics, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Space Exploration, Space Sciences, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Journal availability: Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 390 Ashton Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112.