Several small crater-like structures occur in Gilf Kebir region (SW Egypt). It has been previously suggested that they could be the result of meteoritic impacts. Here we outline the results of our geological and geophysical survey in the area. The proposed impact origin for these structures is not supported by our observations and analyses, and we suggest an alternative interpretation. The crater-like structures in Gilf Kebir area are likely related to endogenic processes typical of hydrothermal vent complexes in volcanic areas which may reflect the emplacement of subvolcanic intrusives

Non-impact origin of the crater-like structures in the Gilf Kebir area (Egypt): implications for the geology of eastern Sahara / L. ORTI; M. DI MARTINO; M. MORELLI; C. CIGOLINI; E. PANDELI; A. BUZZIGOLI. - In: METEORITICS & PLANETARY SCIENCE. - ISSN 1086-9379. - STAMPA. - 43:(2008), pp. 1629-1639.

Non-impact origin of the crater-like structures in the Gilf Kebir area (Egypt): implications for the geology of eastern Sahara

ORTI, LETIZIA;PANDELI, ENRICO;
2008

Abstract

Several small crater-like structures occur in Gilf Kebir region (SW Egypt). It has been previously suggested that they could be the result of meteoritic impacts. Here we outline the results of our geological and geophysical survey in the area. The proposed impact origin for these structures is not supported by our observations and analyses, and we suggest an alternative interpretation. The crater-like structures in Gilf Kebir area are likely related to endogenic processes typical of hydrothermal vent complexes in volcanic areas which may reflect the emplacement of subvolcanic intrusives
2008
43
1629
1639
L. ORTI; M. DI MARTINO; M. MORELLI; C. CIGOLINI; E. PANDELI; A. BUZZIGOLI
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