{"title":"Indochinite - Tektite","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndochinites are a widespread and well-known group of tektites formed during the massive Australasian impact event approximately 790,000 years ago. This event, one of the largest known meteorite impacts on Earth, melted vast amounts of terrestrial material which was ejected high into the atmosphere. As this material cooled rapidly during flight, it solidified into natural glass before falling back to Earth across a huge region spanning Southeast Asia and as far south as Australia. Known locales within the strewn field include Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas. Indochinites make up a significant portion of this strewn field, providing a direct link to a major cosmic impact event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndochinites are typically dark brown to black, but also include amber to green tones. They occur in a vast array of forms, from highly aerodynamic flight-forms like dumbbells, elongated drops, and disks, to rounded and highly irregular shapes, and subsequent weathering has added a wide array of etching and pitted textures to their surface. The strewn field is vast, and this is reflected in the variety of sizes, colours, and forms that are found. Their composition reflects melted terrestrial sediments, and like all tektites, they are natural glass formed under extreme temperature and pressure conditions. Variations in shape, size, and surface detail make each specimen unique while still recognisable within the broader Indochinite group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Indochinites provides valuable insight into large-scale impact processes, including ejecta distribution, atmospheric transport, and rapid cooling of molten material. Their vast geographic spread helps scientists understand how debris from a single impact can be dispersed over thousands of kilometres. For collectors, indochinites offer an accessible and scientifically important entry into the world of tektites, combining abundance with strong geological significance. Each piece represents a fragment of Earth transformed by a powerful cosmic event, preserved in glass and linked to one of the most extensive impact events in recent geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/WhatsApp_Image_2024-08-10_at_18.15.06_1746c9a0.jpg?v=1723306732","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/indochinites.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}