Massive Meteorite Strike Mysteries Revealed Through Model

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111019173406.htm

Scientists have developed many models to interpret massive meteorite impacts on the Earth, such as one that may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. They have examined in particular the Chicxulub crater which is believed to be the center of impact which left a large antipodal point at the Deccan Traps. The antipodal point is where the waves from an impact meet at a place on the opposite end of the Earth causing another large area effected. This point however is not on the complete opposite end of the Chicxulub crater, but instead is seen farther away. This brings scientists to realize that due to the shape and contents of the Earth effect the wave traveling speed and direction, and can change an antipodal point. And now that models that take this into account we can better understand the world around us and other planets and moons. We may even be able to reveal more of what is underneath the ground beneath our feet throughout these upcoming years.