Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary
geological signature, usually a thin band of rock, marking the transition from the end of the Cretaceous Period and the beginning of the Paleogene Period, dated with radiometric methods, at the age of 66.043 ± 0.011 Ma
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Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary
Summary
Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary is a geological structure[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary is located in Yucatán[3].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary is located in El Kef[4].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's instance of is recorded as geological structure[5].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's Commons category is recorded as Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary[6].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary[7].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's facet of is recorded as Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction[8].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's topic has template is recorded as Template:KT boundary[9].
- Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's different from is recorded as Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction[10].
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Definition and Type
Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary's instance of is recorded as geological structure[5].
Why It Matters
Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]