Moon: Central peak heights and crater origins |
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| Authors: | Charles A Wood |
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| Institution: | Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA |
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| Abstract: | The heights of central peaks in lunar craters are directly proportional to crater diameters, implying that peak height is a function of crater-forming energy. A similar relationship exists for terrestrial meteorite and TNT craters whose uplifts are of rebound origin. A rebound origin for lunar central peaks implies an impact origin for central peak craters. Correlation of peak heights and crater depths provides direct evidence for lava filling of crater floors. |
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