The Chicxulub Impact and the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary - New Findings and Perspectives

Explore the latest findings and perspectives on the Chicxulub impact and the Cretaceous/Paleogene boundary in this 2-hour conference session from the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into detailed analyses of the peak ring crater, gravity field comparisons, and nested melt crater models. Examine dynamic collapse models, peak ring formation mechanisms, and acoustic fluidization simulations. Investigate high-resolution velocity models and their implications for understanding the impact structure. Learn about universal stage measurements, thin section analyses, and numerical simulations of the Chicxulub hydrothermal system. Discover the thermal modeling, differential metasomatic alteration, and chemical zoning observed in the impact crater. Gain insights into the habitability potential and energy sources associated with impact events. Presented by leading experts in planetary sciences, geophysics, and geochemistry, this session offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on one of Earth's most significant impact events.