Are Ir anomalies sufficient and unique indicators for cosmic events?

Publication Year
2001

Type

Journal Article
Abstract

Ir anomalies are often considered unique indicators for cosmic events. The present paper compares the contents and patterns of platinum group element (PGE) anomalies of magmatic and sedimentary origins with similar anomalies found in the Cretaceous–Tertiary (K/T) boundary impact clay and other PGE enriched layers across the K/T boundary and early Danian (Parvularugoglobigerina eugubina zone) at Beloc, Haiti. This analysis demonstrates that PGE patterns provide more conclusive evidence for the reconstruction of paleoevents than that can be achieved by Ir content alone.  PDF

Journal
Planetary and Space Science
Volume
49
Issue
8
Pages
831 - 837
Date Published
Jan-07-2001
ISSN Number
00320633
Short Title
Planetary and Space Science