Structural geology of impact craters
The formation of impact craters is a highly dynamic and complex process that subjects the
impacted target rocks to numerous types of deformation mechanisms. Understanding and …
impacted target rocks to numerous types of deformation mechanisms. Understanding and …
Image simulation and assessment of the colour and spatial capabilities of the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
LL Tornabene, FP Seelos, A Pommerol… - Space Science …, 2018 - Springer
This study aims to assess the spatial and visible/near-infrared (VNIR) colour/spectral
capabilities of the 4-band Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) aboard the …
capabilities of the 4-band Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) aboard the …
Deriving Morphometric Parameters and the Simple‐to‐Complex Transition Diameter From a High‐Resolution, Global Database of Fresh Lunar Impact Craters (D ≥ …
T Krüger, S Hergarten… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
We compiled a high‐resolution, global lunar impact crater database composed of 5,505
pristine craters≥~ 3 km. This database contains detailed morphometric data, and their …
pristine craters≥~ 3 km. This database contains detailed morphometric data, and their …
Brine residues and organics in the Urvara basin on Ceres
A Nathues, M Hoffmann, N Schmedemann… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Ceres is a partially differentiated dwarf planet, as confirmed by NASA's Dawn mission. The
Urvara basin (diameter~ 170 km) is its third-largest impact feature, enabling insights into the …
Urvara basin (diameter~ 170 km) is its third-largest impact feature, enabling insights into the …
The distribution of megablocks in the Ries crater, Germany: Remote sensing, field investigation, and statistical analyses
S Sturm, T Kenkmann, M Willmes… - … & Planetary Science, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The Ries crater is a well‐preserved, complex impact crater that has been extensively used in
the study of impact crater formation processes across the solar system. However, its …
the study of impact crater formation processes across the solar system. However, its …
A new method to determine the direction of impact: Asymmetry of concentric impact craters as observed in the field (Lockne), on Mars, in experiments, and simulations
Most impacts occur at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane. This is primarily
reflected in the ejecta distribution, but at very low angle structural asymmetries such as …
reflected in the ejecta distribution, but at very low angle structural asymmetries such as …
The structural inventory of a small complex impact crater: Jebel Waqf as Suwwan, Jordan
T Kenkmann, S Sturm, T Krüger… - … & Planetary Science, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The investigation of terrestrial impact structures is crucial to gain an in‐depth understanding
of impact cratering processes in the solar system. Here, we use the impact structure Jebel …
of impact cratering processes in the solar system. Here, we use the impact structure Jebel …
High‐resolution studies of double‐layered ejecta craters: morphology, inherent structure, and a phenomenological formation model
G Wulf, T Kenkmann - Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The ejecta blankets of impact craters in volatile‐rich environments often possess
characteristic layered ejecta morphologies. The so‐called double‐layered ejecta (DLE) …
characteristic layered ejecta morphologies. The so‐called double‐layered ejecta (DLE) …
Ramgarh, Rajasthan, India: A 10 km diameter complex impact structure
The Ramgarh structure is a morphological landmark in southeastern Rajasthan, India. Its
200 m high and 3.5–4 km wide annular collar has provoked many hypotheses regarding its …
200 m high and 3.5–4 km wide annular collar has provoked many hypotheses regarding its …
Investigating target versus impactor influences on Martian crater morphology at the simple‐complex transition
RR Herrick, BM Hynek - Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Comparing craters of identical diameter on a planet is an empirical method of studying the
effects of different target and impactor properties while holding total impact energy nearly …
effects of different target and impactor properties while holding total impact energy nearly …