یادداشتهای مربوط به کتابنامه ، واژه نامه و نمایه های داخل اثر
متن يادداشت
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-245) and index.
یادداشتهای مربوط به مندرجات
متن يادداشت
Origin of the solar system: Formation of the sun and planets -- Cratering events: Historic meteorite impacts -- Planetary impacts: exploring -- Meteorite craters -- Asteroids: wandering rock fragments -- Comets: Cosmic ice debris -- Meteorite craters: Formation -- Impact effects: Global changes -- Death star: Impact extinction of species -- Cosmic collisions: asteroid and comet bombardment.
بدون عنوان
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یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
متن يادداشت
The impact event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs was not an isolated occurrence, for, as the foreword writer reminds us, a near-miss with an asteroid occurred in 1996. Erickson, an independent Colorado-based geologist, provides students beginning to study the Earth sciences and general readers with a lucid introduction to the bearers of such planetary impacts and their ongoing role in shaping our solar system. The book features numerous b & w illustrations, including recent photos taken from spacecraft, and a glossary with a pronunciation guide.