An object that has entered the Earth’s atmosphere from space
An object that has entered the Earth’s atmosphere from space
A green vitreous mineral formed by a meteorite impact and considered a tektite
A combustible gas formed through the decomposition of organic matter, CH4
A portion of the Earth between the crust and upper mantle. Named after Andrija Mohorovi?i?
Partially metamorphosed volcanic rocks
To surround with a trench or ditch, usually purpose built to hold water
A sulphide ore of arsenic, arsenopyrite. FeAsS
A geological time, 24 million to 5 million years ago, during which modern mammals and birds appeared
The process by which a mineral is first introduced to rock
The process, in whole or partially, of exploiting minerals for human use