| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773656 | Icarus | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We derive impact melt volumes for a given projectile and a given crater. ⺠Melt volume for a particular crater diameter increases with planetary gravity. ⺠A 45° impact yields â¼1.6 times less melt than a vertical impact. ⺠Higher surface temperatures and geothermal gradients increase melt production. ⺠Results imply thinner central melt sheets on the Moon and Mars than on Earth.
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Authors
Oleg Abramov, Stephanie M. Wong, David A. Kring,