Collisionally processed rocks on Mars

Friedrich Hörz; Mark J. Cintala; W. C. Rochelle; B. Kirk

doi:10.1126/science.285.5436.2105

Collisionally processed rocks on Mars

Friedrich Hörz, Mark J. Cintala, W. C. Rochelle, B. Kirk

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The Pathfinder landing site on Mars has boulders that may be cratered (Stimpy), split (Chimp), fragmented (Book End and Flat Top), or otherwise partly destroyed (Yogi and Frog) by collisional processes. Atmospheric-entry calculations show that centimeter-sized projectiles survive passage through the martian atmosphere and encounter the surface of Mars at velocities of a few kilometers per second. Craters less than 1 meter in diameter may contribute to the evolution of the martian surface and its soils.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2105-2107
Number of pages	3
Journal	Science
Volume	285
Issue number	5436
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.285.5436.2105
State	Published - 1999

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