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Encounters in Space

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Astronomical observations of the asteroid belt, size distribution and frequency of Earth-crossing asteroids (Apollo and Aten class asteroids) are consistent with the impact history of Earth as progressively revealed by geological and geophysical studies.

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  1. Planetary Science Institute and School of Archaeology and Anthropology, Australian National University, AD Hope Building #14, Canberra, ACT, 0200, Australia

    Andrew Y. Glikson

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Glikson, A.Y. (2013). Encounters in Space. In: The Asteroid Impact Connection of Planetary Evolution. SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6328-9_2

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