Thermal model for impact breccia lithification - Manicouagan and the moonThe thermal model of Simonds (1975) is extended to the full spectrum of impact-produced rocks ranging from fragmental breccias to impact melts, with reference to the Manicouagan impact structure in Quebec. This is done by relating the basic textural features of impact-lithified rocks to variations in the mixture of superheated impact-fused material originating near the point of impact and much cooler fragmented debris originating farther from the point of impact.
Document ID
19770051938
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Simonds, C. H. (Lunar Science Institute Houston, Tex., United States)
Warner, J. L. (Lunar Science Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Phinney, W. C. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Mcgee, P. E. (Lockheed Electronics Co., Inc. Houston, Tex., United States)