Tektite
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Tektites are gravel-sized bodies composed of black, green, brown or grey natural glass formed from terrestrial debris ejected during meteorite impacts. The term was coined by Austrian geologist Franz
Two splash-form tektites, molten terrestrial ejecta from a meteorite impact
Muong Nong Indochinite with layered structure and inclusions.
A very rare aerodynamically shaped Australite – Shallow Bowl
A simple, spherical splash-form Indochinite tektite
Australasian strewnfield
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The Australasian strewnfield is the youngest and largest of the tektite strewnfields, with recent estimates suggesting it might cover 10%–30% of the Earth's surface. Research indicates that the impact
Tektite
…having formed from the solidification of rotating liquids, and not atmospheric ablation. Aerodynamically-shaped tektites, which are mainly part of the Australasian strewnfield, are splash-form tektites (buttons) which display a secondary ring or flange. The secondary ring or flange is argued as having been produced during the…
Australasian strewnfield. Shaded areas represent tektite finds.
Pingualuit aerial 2007