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Application of stratigraphic nomenclature to terrestrial impact-derived and impact-related materials

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Impact Markers in the Stratigraphic Record

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In this paper, we briefly recount the history of studies on the nomenclature of impact-derived and impact-related materials before reviewing and discussing in detail how extant stratigraphic nomenclature of the North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature and the International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification may apply to these materials. In the course of the review and discussion, we cite relevant examples and make some recommendations on future usage of stratigraphic nomenclature as applied to impact-derived and impact-related materials.

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  1. Department of Geology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 36849-5305, USA

    David T. King Jr

  2. Astra-Terra Research, Auburn, AL, 36831-3323, USA

    Lucille W. Petruny

  3. Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 36849, USA

    Lucille W. Petruny

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King, D.T., Petruny, L.W. (2003). Application of stratigraphic nomenclature to terrestrial impact-derived and impact-related materials. In: Koeberl, C., Martínez-Ruiz, F.C. (eds) Impact Markers in the Stratigraphic Record. Impact Studies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55463-6_2

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