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The large impact process inferred from the geology of lunar multiring basinsThe nature of the impact process has been inferred through the study of the geology of a wide variety of impact crater types and sizes. Some of the largest craters known are the multiring basins found in ancient terrains of the terrestrial planets. Of these features, those found on the Moon possess the most extensive and diverse data coverage, including morphological, geochemical, geophysical, and sample data. The study of the geology of lunar basins over the past 10 years has given us a rudimentary understanding of how these large structures have formed and evolved. The topics covered include basin morphology, basin ejecta, basin excavation, and basin ring formation.
Document ID
19930000996
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spudis, Paul D.
(Lunar and Planetary Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: International Conference on Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
93N10184
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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