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Geochemical evidence for the formation of the Moon by impact induced fission of the proto-EarthGeochemical evidence is discussed which advocates the theory that the Moon was formed by impact induced fission of the Earth. The Earth's mantle exhibits a number of geochemical peculiarities which make our planet a unique object in the solar system. Terrestrial basalts are compared with those from the Eucrite parent body and the Shergotty parent body. Also the Moon's composition is very close to the Earth's in all details except the lower FeO content which is explained. Evidence is discussed for the plausible physical process of formation of the Moon by impact induced fission. Also the theory that impact induced fission occurred at the moment at which accretion of the Earth was not totally complete is briefly discussed.
Document ID
19850005438
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Waenke, H.
(Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Chemie Mainz, Germany)
Dreibus, G.
(Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Chemie Mainz, Germany)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar Planetary Inst. Conf. on the Origin of the Moon
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
85N13747
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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