Research work · 2012

Impact Cratering: Processes and Products

G. R. Osinski, E. Pierazzo

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Formation of hypervelocity impact craters Morphology and morphometry of impact craters Impactites Recognition of impact craters Destructive effects of impact events Beneficial effects of impact events When a crater does not exist: other evidence for impact events Concluding remarks References

DOI: 10.1002/9781118447307.ch1