Article ; Online: SHOCK METAMORPHISM IN VOLCANIC ROCK DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE MIGUIR-CAJAS METEORITE IN 1995 AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR ECUADOR
Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites, Vol 35, Iss 2, Pp 315-
2021 Volume 321
Abstract: In the past of the earth several asteroids and meteoroids have been impacted, but most of these collisions have been eroded and today there are only sometimes direct and indirect indications, such as massive extinctions of species in the form of fossils, ...
| Abstract | In the past of the earth several asteroids and meteoroids have been impacted, but most of these collisions have been eroded and today there are only sometimes direct and indirect indications, such as massive extinctions of species in the form of fossils, layers with content of extraterrestrial material among others. Based on our recent reconnaissance in the field in 2017, we have been able to identify a new impact of a meteorite on volcanic rock of the Miocene Tarqui Formation in central Ecuador. We were able to reveal and reconstruct the corresponding trajectory as well as its impact day being in 1995. Based on known impacts in South America, this is the very first to have been impacted on rocks, which would lead to a clear shock metamorphism. This discovery of the impact on a rock may soon be a major tourist attraction of the country due to its accessibility and importance for being unique in Ecuador and on the continent. |
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| Keywords | meteor impact ; shock metamorphism ; cajas national park ; tourism ; ecuador ; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation ; G ; Geography (General) ; G1-922 |
| Subject code | 306 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | Editura Universităţii din Oradea |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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