Earth Science
K-T Field Trip
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Athro, Limited
Earth Science
K-T Field Trip
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| K-T Boundary Clay |
The K-T boundary is marked here by a clay within a thin lignitic coal. The boundary clay contains elevated levels of iridium, as well as shocked quartz grains.
You are currently at the K-T boundary. These rocks are labeled 3 on the section at right. You may return to a view of the vicinity of the boundary, or click anywhere on the section at right to explore further.