| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10701448 | Icarus | 2012 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The volume of impact melt generated is estimated from results of previous studies. ⺠We estimate impact fracture volume using gravity anomalies over terrestrial craters. ⺠Melt volume and fracture volume both exceed observed central pit volumes. ⺠Enough water can drain into impact fractures on Ganymede to form a central pit. ⺠On Earth and the Moon, silicate impact melt freezes before a large volume drains.
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Authors
Catherine M. Elder, Veronica J. Bray, H. Jay Melosh,