Impulsum Biologia - Impact Biology is as fascinating as all the other aspects of celestial visitations via impact cratering. Every day space dust arrives and micrometeorites. The crater makes it's own special place, a park with it's own contribution to the world's biosphere.
Shown above is "Widow's Cross, Glade Stonecrop, Sedum pulchellum, it grows on rocks and blooms in the spring at Lake Logan, TN. Inside the crater which goes across Lincoln county and almost all of Giles, are many rock outcrops with this lovely specimen. Glades are associated with thin soil over rock but this crater was created in a sea and the back flow deposited an undulating surface inside. Nevertheless much of the softer sea floor material was blasted away down to the Silurian strata.
Shock Formed Clay - The tremendous energy of a giant boulder slamming into the earth at cosmic speed of miles per second causes elemental separation and makes a cloud of nano elements. This fine soil resembles sticky clay. I first noticed this at Howell, TN where my boots were clumped with this sticky dark dirt. I saved it in a plastic bag as noteworthy.
While rocks are the most obvious study for impact geology it is the sequence of events that tells the story of land forms. The soils vary across the impact affected area. No effort to correlate impacts and soil has been undertaken. Also the drainage patterns which have been noted in relation to impacts are soil dispersing agents around impacts. Crater form modification is linked to larger earth science system. The legacy of the Howell Impact (is really centered at Frankewing, TN) is a part of such things as soil.
A recent Vanderbilt University study posits everything but impact as the source of younger soil deposits in Middle, TN. The idea of lateral push or debris cloud settling is never mentioned or integrated into geology as still taught to this day. Of course the curriculum teaches strata theory as developed by William Smith at the dawn of the 19th century which had no concept of earth impacts. You can be glad to know that winds bringing dust from the African desert was ruled out. The Well's Creek impact and it's very large blasted out basin is very near the soil sample sites in this study and never mentioned or considered as a source. You can read it at: https://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu//available/etd-11192014-145347/unrestricted/Katsiaficas.pdf
Back before "global warming" there was this political ice age called "the cold war." And the government had people going around prospecting and even botanical prospecting for uranium. Middle, TN is slightly radioactive and you can die of radon gas poisoning. This is the result of the impact creating this crater I call Frankewing, TN or just Collide Clyde for short. You can read about meteor craters and radiation at: https://www.hillbillyu.com/radioactive-effect-craters-mining Of course a radioactive event has a large impact on the ecology, just ask the Chernobyl citizens. Oh, that's right nobody lives there anymore.
So how do you do "Botanical Prospecting?" Some trees will bring up ore from their deep roots and you can analyze the leaves chemically. Brazil nuts (especially the ones grown in Brazil) grow on trees with deep roots, which reach down to soil high in natural radium, a source of radiation. The roots absorb the radium, which then makes its way to the nuts. As a result, the radium levels of Brazil nuts can be 1000 times what you’d see in other foods. Luckily, the EPA regulates food radiation levels like these, so you should have a wide margin of error for safe snacking. Other plants are associated statistically with ores. While Middle, TN is radioactive it is much less so than the Colorado Plateau. That is fortunate for us in Middle, TN because the federal government made a big mess out there and many Indians were poisoned. The USGS certified the mines returned to their original condition when they were not. Many died during this activity which was still a big mess into the new century. You can read about it in a book called Yellow Dirt by Judy Pasternak.
A fractal connecting to septarian enclosures.
Other side of leaf is particle constellationing.
Shown above is a wildflower called "Dutchman's Pipe." It's petals demonstrate a Universal Organic Construction. Few people know that Middle, TN is a giant meteor crater with the Highland Rims as crater walls. The lower third was struck again by the world's only tangent impact for which I am the principle investigator. In that investigation I have found many new associated phenomena. Three of which exist on the Dutchman's Pipe wildflower: Constellationing, Fractal, and Septarian patterns. You can read about these on my study pages at: https://www.hillbillyu.com/constellationing and https://www.hillbillyu.com/fast-formed-fractal-dendrite and https://www.hillbillyu.com/shock-septerian-crater-impact
Are we looking at three organizing principles of chaos? In alchemy and philosophy, prima materia, materia prima or first matter (for a philosophical exposition refer to: Prime Matter), is the ubiquitous starting material required for the alchemical magnum opus and the creation of the philosopher's stone. It is the primitive formless base of all matter similar to chaos, the quintessence or aether. Esoteric alchemists describe the prima materia using simile, and compare it to concepts like the anima mundi.
The BOSS Great Wall is a supercluster complex that was identified, using the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), in early 2016. It was discovered by a research team from several institutions, consisting of: Hiedi Lietzen, Elmo Tempel, Lauri Juhan Liivamägi, Antonio Montero-Dorta, Maret Einasto, Alina Streblyanska, Claudia Maraston, Jose Alberto Rubiño-Martín and Enn Saar.[1] The BOSS Great Wall is one of the largest superstructures in the observable universe.[2]
Another fractile septarian structure is the roots of mushrooms called mycelium.
Wildflower at Lake Logan, TN. Both the leaves and flower will make fractals to septarian pattern.
Septarian fragment and completion is based on the fractal dome.
The fractal dome. It projects the septarian. The shape of the septarian is it's derivative.
Shown left is a lightning strike fractal tree over a meteor impact made rock (impactite). Shown right is the same figure on a Tennessee mushroom.
Barnacles resemble a "splatterform." Their adhesion is so great it is being studied for use in dentistry. What is so curious about this specimen is the barnacles are attached to rock but seem to have iron bubbles; what's up with that? You can read about "splatterforms" at https://www.hillbillyu.com/impact-pollockite
Shown above is Giant Pufferfish skin pattern (photo by Chiswick Chap
Shown right is a rock posted on face book geology group for identification. These are a chaos organization called Turing Patterns. In rocks they develop from the chaos storm. https://www.hillbillyu.com/shock-prop
The development of these patterns is shown at: https://www.hillbillyu.com/constellationing
Shown left is a fossil oyster shell from the Texas fossil shell belt that runs all the way into Oklahoma. West of that belt is the gypsum deposit belt. I believe these belts were both pushed up from the Gulf of Mexico floor by the Chicxulub Impact.
Specimen below is an iron coral fossil found in a farm field in North Carolina. Mitchell County, NC. It weighs 12.2 lbs. It is not magnetic.
Specimen left is thought to be a cactus fossil but is a receiving object of an impact storm.
Shown below is the nano composition of the Allen Hills 84001 Martian meteorite that was endorsed by Bill Clinton as proving "life on Mars." It is a good example of cross over forms found in Biology and Rocks. Meteorites have likely been through a recomposing shock wave which can make structures and patterns.
Shown below is a rose agate from Turkey. Let's figure the shock harmonic was very high to make those petals. A not rose but an energy wave stream of iron in complex concentration toward the center. Is this a translation of material from the meteor it's self?
Turing Pattern Fractal Branching - Most fractals branch from a central shaft or trunk like trees and branches or lightning as it dissipates. Turing Patterns can make a Spanish Moss effect and just branch. It is a special case of dendrite. The shock particle storm is a chaos based kinetic event. Therefore the shock particle storm can have groupings. These groupings form the Turing Pattern Effect as a binary rejection reaction.
The Michigan Crater and Chain Coral - Lake Michigan Chain Coral is such a provenance. While found in other places the most promising place to find is Michigan area.
The Michigan Crater >>>>
Chain Coral
Consternation Constellation - A starfish fossil? Some very strange Turing Patterns around this radial form which do not suggest radial impact as the overall form suggest. This was found on a lake bed in California.
Progressive Wave Septarian - While some corals and biological forms make this structure it came from my yard here in the crater and is so iron impacted, a splatter form. Is such fine detail for a harmonic effect however.
Fossil poop or is it an impactite? A coprolite (also known as a coprolith) is fossilized feces. Coprolites are classified as trace fossils as opposed to body fossils, as they give evidence for the animal's behaviour (in this case, diet) rather than morphology. The name is derived from the Greek words κόπρος (kopros, meaning "dung") and λίθος (lithos, meaning "stone"). They were first described by William Buckland in 1829. Prior to this they were known as "fossil fir cones" and "bezoar stones". They serve a valuable purpose in paleontology because they provide direct evidence of the predation and diet of extinct organisms.[1] Coprolites may range in size from a few millimetres to over 60 centimetres.
Coprolites, distinct from paleofaeces, are fossilized animal dung. Like other fossils, coprolites have had much of their original composition replaced by mineral deposits such as silicates and calcium carbonates. Paleofaeces, on the other hand, retain much of their original organic composition and can be reconstituted to determine their original chemical properties, though in practice the term coprolite is also used for ancient human faecal material in archaeological contexts.
So here is the case: The mineral dots are black iron oxide Fe3O4 from a meteor shock particle storm. They gather due to harmonic shock which will form them into circles, septarina, fractals, even eyelash figures sometimes as a second harmonic branching. Mohamed Bouzelfen collection. Morocco.
Snowman Circle Fractal >
Well this one just pushes the limit of what bio forms can be made in an impact explosion. Look it even has a resonate ring around the eye. This is a shock agate. Specimen collected by Paul Green of Ohio.
Up lightning fractal or a drip sandcastle?
“Seaweed-Like” Fossils
Age: about 1.56 billion years
Location: near Beijing, China
Species: Eukaryotes
Maybe a fossil, maybe not. Notice it is clustered in center which is a harmonic resonate signature.
The hands of time - Stella, TN Giles County. Was this marble a shock made metamorphic? Lets take a look.
Septarian Turing Pattern Lichen Decomposition.
Mushroom with Turning Pattern variant. You can have this same construction with granular particles.
Lemurs are native to Madagascar. Primates, divided into 8 families and consisting of 15 genera and around 100 existing species. Ranging in size from the 30 g (1.1 oz) Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, the world's smallest primate,[29] to the recently extinct 160–200 kg (350–440 lb) Archaeoindris fontoynonti.
So 60 million years you can have this much diversity but all are Lemurs. Clearly the genetic code is adaptable but always stays as it's primary family.
There are no fossil lemurs. Fossils are a statistical narrow range good for the study of sudden burial events.
What we know is a low geographic diversity and high adaptability of the world 60 million years ago. So all these 60 million year human fossils would be man variants but not any evolutionary jump from anything else. Were just present in low numbers.
This is why I use the broad generic term "rejection patterns." While this flower does have Turing Patterns it demonstrates banding and isolation patterns as well.
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The Persian Carpet Flower. Wow
Falsum Lichenas (false lichen) a splatterform type, rare. It is hard like coral but only has color on the surface. NW Jackson County, AL Johnson Top. From the Howell Impact.
Marzena Gatner · July 31, 2022
The scaly foot gastropod is the only known animal to incorporate iron into its skeleton (as well as its scales), making it literally the most metal creature on Earth.
Notice how this is similar to a fossil with metal transferred to make the static forms we find. Now this would be confusing if found as a fossil. So is this some kind of complex adaptation? It is very specific. What is the latitude of it's DNA?
Scaly-foot Gastropod: A Snail with an Iron Armour That Lives Near the Hydrothermal Vents
BY DIPANJANA MUKHERJEE • DECEMBER 24, 2019
Scaly-foot gastropod: Three discovered varieties of C. squamiferum: Kairei, Longqi, Solitaire (left to right). (Chong Chen / Wikimedia Commons)
The scaly-foot snail or scaly-foot gastropod has an ironclad body, with a metal shell wrapped around its delicate interior. Its scientific name is Chrysomallon Squamiferum and is commonly referred to as the “Sea Pangolin”. This species was only recently discovered by researchers in 2003, and they live at astonishing depths of about 9,500 feet, on the seafloor near hydrothermal vents in parts of the Indian Ocean.
The scaly-foot snail has been listed as an endangered species in the Red List by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, owing to human activities like Deep Sea Mining that have contributed to the destruction of its natural habitat. The scaly-foot snail’s habitat also lends itself to the production of high-quality metal ores, as the hydrothermal vents are a rich source for iron sulfides and a lot of other minerals. This encourages deep-sea mining to be conducted on a very large scale.
A coping mechanism for surviving an extreme habitat
With the scaly-foot snail’s habitat located about 1.5 miles below the sea level, the oxygen levels at these depths are rather low. Near the hydrothermal vents, temperatures can go up to 400 degrees Celsius (750 degrees Fahrenheit). These conditions make life here extremely challenging, however, the scaly-foot snail has adapted and survived these conditions owing to its special physiological features.
Scaly-foot gastropod in its natural habitat. (Wikimedia Commons)
The scaly-foot snail has developed a heart that is proportionately much larger compared to the size of its body. In fact, it has the largest heart to body proportion in the entire animal kingdom. The gigantic heart helps in proper blood circulation as well as enhanced oxygen exchange, thus combating the extremely low levels of oxygen.
To withstand the extreme temperature and pressures near the hydrothermal vents, the snail has developed an iron-clad shell. Scientists believe that the shell is produced from the toxic iron sulfides pouring out of the vents with the help of microbes. Its shell is covered in greigite and pyrite. Pyrite is known as “Fool’s Gold” and greigite is magnetic in nature which means the animal would actually get stuck to magnets.
Biological adaptations to fend off marine predators
The scaly-foot snail has a tough exterior and exhibits scales made of calcium carbonate. To combat predators, the ‘weaker’ species tend to adapt. A three-layered shell structure has served adequately for the scaly-foot gastropod. The shell comprises an outer layer- mainly composed of iron sulfide granules which give the shell its metallic covering, a thick organic middle layer, and a calcified inner layer.
Apart from this, the snail also has several energy dissipation mechanisms that help fend off predators. Such mechanisms also protect the shell from cracking when pressure is applied by predators like crabs.
The scaly-foot snail gets its name from the metallic scales present on the lower part of its body. This is also an adaptation to combat venom injected by predators into their delicate bodies. That being said, even if there were no metallic scales on its body, the snail could simply retract when attacked by a predator, and eventually float away due to the volatile nature of hydrothermal vents.
Food habits
The food source of the scaly-foot gastropod mainly comprises of the microbes that react with the chemicals on its shell. These microbes are essentially chemoautotrophic endosymbiotic bacteria that survive on the snail’s body. At the same time, they provide all the nutrition that the scaly-foot snail requires.
Reproductive system and other anatomical features
The scaly-foot snail has been classified as a simultaneous hermaphrodite, meaning it has both female and male reproductive organs. It has a genital opening which is located right beside the mantle edge. Research also shows that it has a non-ganglionated nervous system and, a very simple digestive system. The ctenidium is an important part of the scaly-foot gastropod’s anatomy, housing the blood sinuses. The posterior of the ctenidium contains the rather well-developed and large heart of the snail.
Variations of the scaly-foot snail
Illustration of the two varieties of scaly-foot gastropod. (Rachel Caauwe / Wikimedia Commons)
There are essentially two varieties of the scaly-foot snail, both in roughly the same habitat and under the same conditions. The reason for the differences between the two variants- the black scaly-foot snail and the white scaly-foot snail- arises due to the difference in the bacteria involved that causes the colouration. The Black scaly-foot snail has a certain bacteria which the white supposedly lacks. These bacteria are highly beneficial for the species and help make the iron sulfide shell. Not only that, but it also combats the toxicity from the hydrothermal vents and makes the armour/shell of the snail naturally poisonous. The colouration of each snail also varies depending on the amount of iron near the hydrothermal vent where the snail resides.
Deep-sea mining and its effect on the scaly-foot gastropod
Vacuuming is the process used to collect minerals off the seabed. This deep-sea mining activity has resulted in the destruction of the habitat of the scaly-foot gastropod. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is developing a few rules and regulations that will be put in place to curb the destruction of the gastropod’s habitat. The 168 member body formed by the United Nations, has a clock ticking till 2020 to put together these new rules. As the demand for rare minerals that support modern technology increases, the deep-sea mining activities also gradually increase to fulfil those requirements. One can only make the activity more sustainable, as completely doing away with it is not an option.
Curbing an environmental disaster
Several experts have stated that there is no substitute for the habitat in which the scaly-foot gastropod thrives. Activist group Greenpeace wants to put a halt to mining activities until the deep ocean is understood better. However, instead of conserving the nature and the snail’s habitat, the International Seabed Authority has been specifically selling off mining contracts and serving the industry to benefit them monetarily.
Many hydrothermal vents are rich in gold, zinc, cobalt, lithium, manganese, and copper that are highly beneficial to the industry. To maximize the output of these metals from the seabed, 500,000 square miles of the seabed floor have been licensed off without caring for the natural habitat of the deep-sea creatures. The scaly-foot snail is only the first creature to be declared endangered due to deep-sea mining. According to scientists, there might be another 14 species of snails and other deep-sea creatures to be added to the IUCN Red List of Endangered Animals, due to mining conducted in these areas. Recently, 28 scientists wrote a letter to the authorities of the ISA requesting a halt to the mining activities, before irreversible damage is done to the seabed. The scaly-foot snail is one of its kind and faces a very big threat to its existence. To sustain this unique species, urgent action needs to be taken to promote its conservation.
Fossil of unknown type found Bourdeau area of Nashville. Octagon, sand dollar of new phylum. This is an instant made fossil from the impact that made the Middle, TN Basin and Highland Rim crater walls.
Planetary Landscapes
· Oct. 21, 2022
Tupan Patera, an 80-km (50-mile) -wide volcanic crater on Jupiter's moon Io imaged by NASA's Galileo spacecraft on Oct. 15, 2001. Approximate natural-color view; color variations come from sulfur compounds in Io's lava. The crater's walls drop ~900 meters (0.56 miles). Credit data: NASA/JPL-Caltech Galileo mission. Image processing and caption: J. Major.
First of all let me point out that this volcano did not make a cone. The melt rejection macro forms are still in rejection so it is not hot enough to dissolve into a mix. Some surrounding macro constellationing with directional connecting. Some misting in lower section. A condensate. Io does not have a crust that causes pressure buildup to produce cones. Why does Io have these type of volcanic forms? Io is closest to Jupiter and has the lowest water.
Skin cancer melanoma a low water break up pattern.
Trilobyte beetle, life Constellationing, also a geometrical pattern as it has energy.
Dec. 13, 2022. In more detail specific local geology strata mapping you will see many dotted lines separating strata called unconformities where strata is missing. These are local impacts that wiped away much of the present material. For the earth as a whole they make these kind of charts. Geology is behind its own theory while finally understanding the earth as an accretion body they fail to follow up on that. Is like discovering germ theory and not making antiseptic surgery. The dotted line shown above is the period of the large earth mass building accretions. Impacts so large as to make the earth significantly bigger which is what is called tectonics as these impacts cause crust splits where they impact and mass splits due to size increase. Would you have life on earth during this period? Probably not but the Cambrian period is on the cusp of this and received a late arrival large accretion impact which disturbed life on earth which was present at the time. The robust Cambrian explosion of life is set back and not "survival of the fittest as there was no local competition just the unlucky in proximity to this big impact. A candidate for this would be the large Canadian Impacts or the South Africa Vredefort Impact but more likely an accretion crater like Iceland Impact or another this size or bigger.
Sparta, TN Crater, Part 2: Bio Impactite - Just like Earth craters impactites can be covered with plants actually growing on them. I think it makes them more interesting. This is a shock made chert partially melt fused and partially not. You can see the shock conglomerate sections, the iron section exposed, as well as the variety of lichens, and moss living on the surface. Shock conglomerates with the meteor iron binder are the principle impactite of the Lewis/Perry County Crater. Bald Knob Rd. Van Buren County, TN. June 14, 2023.
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