Chicxulub and the Asteroid Legacy

This chapter investigates the Chicxulub impactor, linked to a major extinction event 66 million years ago, focusing on its unique geologic signatures and comparison with other impacts. The discussion includes the significance of ruthenium isotopes in tracing asteroid origins and the potential for harvesting valuable materials from asteroids. Additionally, it highlights the implications of these findings on our understanding of the history between Earth and the Moon.

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