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"Lost Meteor Impact Creates Mysterious Yellow Glass in Libyan Desert"

Libyan desert glass, a mysterious yellow glass found in the Libyan desert, has long puzzled scientists about its origin. A recent study using advanced microscopy techniques has identified the glass as originating from a meteorite impact on Earth's surface. The study found minerals in the glass that can only form under high temperature and pressure conditions, providing evidence for the meteorite impact theory. However, the exact location and size of the parental crater remain unknown, leaving more mysteries to be solved.

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Lost Meteor Impact Creates Mysterious Yellow Glass in Libyan Desert"

Libyan desert glass, a mysterious yellow glass found in the Libyan desert, has been identified as originating from the impact of a meteorite on Earth's surface. Advanced microscopy techniques revealed the presence of zirconium oxide minerals, including cubic zirconia and a rare polymorph called ortho-II, indicating high temperatures and pressures consistent with a meteorite impact. However, the location of the parental crater remains unknown, raising further questions for future investigations.

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science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Lost Meteor Impact Creates Mysterious Yellow Glass in Libyan Desert"

Libyan desert glass, a mysterious yellow glass found in the Libyan desert, has been the subject of debate among scientists for almost a century. Advanced microscopy technology has now revealed that the glass originated from a meteorite impact on Earth's surface. The study identified different types of zirconium oxide minerals in the glass, indicating high temperatures and pressures that can only be achieved through a meteorite impact or atomic bomb explosion. However, the location of the parental crater, where the meteorite hit, remains unknown, posing more mysteries to be solved.

via Livescience.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Unraveling the Enigma: Tracing the Origins of Libya's Yellow Glass Shards

Scientists have used advanced microscopy technology to determine that Libyan desert glass, a rare and mysterious yellow glass found in the Great Sand Sea Desert, originated from a meteorite impact on Earth's surface. The glass, which is rich in silica and found in large quantities, has puzzled scientists for almost a century. The study revealed the presence of zirconium oxide minerals, including cubic zirconia and a rare polymorph called ortho-II, indicating high temperatures and pressures consistent with a meteorite impact. However, the exact location and size of the parental crater remain unknown, requiring further investigation.

via Yahoo News|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Unraveling the Enigma: Tracing the Origins of Libya's Yellow Glass Shards

Scientists have used advanced microscopy technology to determine that Libyan desert glass, a rare and mysterious yellow glass found in the Great Sand Sea Desert, originated from a meteorite impact on Earth's surface. The glass, close to 29 million years old, contains small minerals such as cubic zirconia and ortho-II, which can only form under high temperature and pressure conditions. However, the exact location of the parental crater, where the meteorite hit, remains unknown, posing more questions for future investigations.

via The Conversation|

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