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Gravity map showing Chicxulub crater, Yucatan
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Gravity map showing Chicxulub crater, Yucatan
Chicxulub crater. Coloured gravity anomaly map showing the extent of the Chicxulub impact crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The Chicxulub crater was formed by an asteroid impact about 65 million years ago, and may have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The crater rim is seen as the larger green, yellow and red ring, and is about 180km in diameter. The white line indicates the coast; land is in the lower half of the frame. The map shows the difference between the measured gravity in small areas, caused by deep concentrations of rock, compared to the general gravity for the whole region
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This print showcases a gravity map revealing the remarkable Chicxulub crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. The vibrant colors on the map represent gravity anomalies, highlighting the extensive reach of this impact site. Approximately 65 million years ago, an asteroid collided with Earth, forming what we now know as the Chicxulub crater. This cataclysmic event is believed to have played a significant role in the extinction of dinosaurs. The larger green, yellow, and red ring visible on the map represents the rim of this colossal crater which spans approximately 180 kilometers in diameter. As you follow along with your eyes, you'll notice a white line indicating where land meets coast - placing this extraordinary feature into geographical context. What makes this gravity map truly fascinating is its ability to showcase variations in measured gravity caused by deep rock concentrations within small areas compared to general gravity across the region. By studying these differences closely, scientists gain valuable insights into meteorite craters and their impacts on our planet's history. This awe-inspiring image from Science Photo Library serves as a powerful reminder of Earth's ever-evolving environment and geography while shedding light on one of nature's most dramatic events – forever etched onto our planet's surface: The Chicxulub Impact Crater.
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