Precambrian reidite discovered in shocked zircon from the Stac Fada impactite, Scotland

Terrestrial impact events have had a profound influence on Earth’s geological, geochemical, and biological evolution. However, the record of Precambrian impacts is poorly constrained due to the dynamic nature of plate tectonics, erosion, and deposition of younger rocks that may destroy or cover the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reddy, S., Johnson, T., Fischer, S., Rickard, W., Taylor, Richard
Format: Journal Article
Published: GEOLOGICAL SOC AMER, INC 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31303