is there impact breccia associated w/ Diablo meteorite in Meteor Crater, Arizona?

Question

Matt H... can you give me any details?

Answer 1

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2006/pdf/1005.pdf

http://www.solarviews.com/eng/tercrate.htm

pics of breccia here....

http://www.meteorlab.com/Frame01/ktimpact.htm

Answer 2

Wow. I hope this helps! I had never heard the term "breccia" before! : )

6. Meteor Crater, Arizona

35�02'N, 111�0 1'W; rim diameter: 1.2�km.
Age: 25,000 years

The origin of this classic simple meteorite impact crater was long the subject of controversy. The discovery of fragments of the Canyon Diablo meteorite, including fragments within the breccia deposits that partially fill the structure, and a range of shock metamorphic features in the target sandstone proved its impact origin. Target rocks include Paleozoic carbonates and sandstones; these rocks have been overturned just outside the rim during ejection. The hummocky deposits just beyond the rim are remnants of the ejecta blanket. This aerial view shows the dramatic expression of the crater in the arid landscape. (Aerial photo courtesy of D. Roddy.)

Answer 3

yes there is. it is not known where the breccia origins are from.