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Lieger, Daniel, Riller, Ulrich, Gibson, Roger L. (2009) Generation of fragment-rich pseudotachylite bodies during central uplift formation in the Vredefort impact structure, South Africa. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 279 (1) 53-64 doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2008.12.031

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TitleGeneration of fragment-rich pseudotachylite bodies during central uplift formation in the Vredefort impact structure, South Africa
JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters
AuthorsLieger, DanielAuthor
Riller, UlrichAuthor
Gibson, Roger L.Author
Year2009 (March)Volume279
Issue1
PublisherElsevier BV
DOIdoi:10.1016/j.epsl.2008.12.031Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceLieger, Daniel, Riller, Ulrich, Gibson, Roger L. (2009) Generation of fragment-rich pseudotachylite bodies during central uplift formation in the Vredefort impact structure, South Africa. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 279 (1) 53-64 doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2008.12.031
Plain TextLieger, Daniel, Riller, Ulrich, Gibson, Roger L. (2009) Generation of fragment-rich pseudotachylite bodies during central uplift formation in the Vredefort impact structure, South Africa. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 279 (1) 53-64 doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2008.12.031
In(2009, March) Earth and Planetary Science Letters Vol. 279 (1) Elsevier BV

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Vredefort impact structure, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

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