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Falkland Islands basin shows signs of being among world’s largest craters

A basin in the Falkland Islands exhibits traits of a large impact crater, according to a new analysis by a team of scientists. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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The geology of the Falkland Islands

Plate tectonics have produced some surprising juxtapositions, as the earth’s continental fragments have drifted and jostled over the eons. Microplates seem to have enjoyed most freedom of movement and none more so than that supporting the Falkland Islands. Though this … Continue reading

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Pope meets Argentine Falkland vets, relatives of dead

IMG class=hide alt=”Pope meets Argentine Falkland vets, relatives of dead” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-0b90f7cc6ba4ceaeb215b491a7b8de6e.jpg” (ANSA) – Vatican City, March 19 – Pope Francis on Wednesday met with Argentine veterans and relatives of dead soldiers from the 1982 war between Britain and Argentina over … Continue reading

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