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Re: Elton: Meteor May Not Have Destroyed Dinosaurs Afterall?





> Whatever the effects of the Deccan Traps, they were
> minor compared to this. It is an open question as to
> whether the Trap's volcanic activity preceeded the K-T
> impact, or whether the energy added by K-T impact
> triggered an existing (perhaps active) fault.

Not really, they have been dated precisely by several people and
different methods to have started before the K/T impact. Also, there is
no evidence for the impact to create the traps, except that it is in a
roughly opposite direction..  This is well documented too.


>
>
> In conclusion, the amount of money spent
> internationally on impact research should at least
> equal that spent on volcanology.

Agreed!!!!
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Matt Morgan
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