- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Large Georgiaite
- Creator:
- Albin, Edward F.
- Date of Original:
- 1708/2022
- Subject:
- Tektite--Georgia--Dodge County
Glass--Georgia--Dodge County - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- One of the largest tektites (or natural glasses) to be found in Georgia, this georgiaite was discovered in Dodge County in 2003. The glass is illuminated from behind to emphasize its translucent nature.
Photograph of one of the largest tektites (or natural glasses) to be found in Georgia. This yellow georgiaite was discovered in Dodge County in 2003. The glass is illuminated from behind to emphasize its translucent nature.
Georgiaites, or tektites, are natural glasses formed when an asteroid or meteorite collides with the earth. Many scientists believe that georgiaites formed as a result of the meteorite impact that created the Chesapeake Bay Crater in Virginia around 35 million years ago. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/science-medicine/georgiaites/m-7304/
- Rights Holder:
- Photograph by Edward Albin
- Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/science-medicine/georgiaites
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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