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In Our Time

The KT Boundary

Jun 23, 2005
42:13
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Scientists discuss the KT Boundary, a global thin grey line marking a cataclysmic event 65 million years ago. Topics include impact theory at Meacher crater, Deccan Traps eruptions, dating methods for geological events, extinction patterns, and the rise of mammals after dinosaurs' extinction.
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  • The KT Boundary, marked by a consistent layer of clay, holds clues to the mass extinction event that wiped out dinosaurs worldwide.
  • The discovery of the KT boundary revolutionized geological understanding by delineating distinct periods through rock and fossil analysis.

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Formation and Global Presence of the KT Boundary

The KT boundary formed nearly simultaneously worldwide, represented by a layer of clay containing broken down glass and various minerals. It is uniquely consistent in composition across diverse locations like America, Italy, and Denmark, with a notable enrichment in soot and other minerals. The boundary resulted from a catastrophic event around 65 million years ago, marking a time of mass extinction.

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