Summary
Impacts of asteroids or comets on the earth surface have played an important role in the evolution of the planet. Building on a successful ESF network, this programme is focusing on the ’nature of impacts and their impact on nature’ by studying the effects of impact events, both large and small, on the environment, including atmospheric, climatic, biologic, and geologic interactions and their relations. More
Duration
Five years, from 1998 to 2002.
Extension with activities continuing until mid-2003.
