Impact-generated hydrothermal circulation and metasomatism of the rochechouart astrobleme: mineralogy and major and trace element distribution

Simpson, S.S.L., Lee, M.R. and Lindgren, P. (2014) Impact-generated hydrothermal circulation and metasomatism of the rochechouart astrobleme: mineralogy and major and trace element distribution. In: 45th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, TX USA, 17-21 March 2014,

Abstract

The energy released during a hypervelocity impact on Earth can generate high temperatures in the target rock. There are currently 170 known impact structures worldwide, of which over one-third contain fossil hydrothermal systems [1]. Results from the analysis of these hydrothermal systems have many implications for the study of the origin of life on Earth and potential thereof on Mars. Hypervelocity impacts are also of particular economic interest as they may produce, expose or concentrate high commodity resources such as hydrocarbons, precious metals and ore minerals.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lee, Professor Martin and Lindgren, Dr Paula
• Authors: Simpson, S.S.L., Lee, M.R., and Lindgren, P.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2014 The Authors
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