Impact-cratering in Scottland: field investigation of the emplacement, sedimentology and environmental effects of a major impact-event.
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Sch of Geog, Geol & the Environment
Abstract
Several aspects of what happens during an impact event are not understood. To better understand the effects cratering has on the Earth, we need to better understand the process of cratering and associated ejecta emplacement. This project looks at the Stac Fada ejecta blanket and its relationship to enclosing, well-exposed sedimentary strata along 50km of coastline in NW Scotland. The aim is to learn what happens during major impacts and how the regional environment is affected.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Michael Branney (Primary Supervisor) | |
Bethan McCarroll (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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NE/S007350/1 | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2027 | |||
2313458 | Studentship | NE/S007350/1 | 01/01/2020 | 08/01/2024 | Bethan McCarroll |