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This Major Study Of Crater Morphology Examines The Physics Of Impact Cratering, The Geologic Processes Associated With It, And Its Role In Planetary Evolution. Melosh Outlines Landmark Events In The History Of Impact Cratering And Places Modern Developments In Historical Perspective. Since Important Impact Structures Exist On Our Planet As Well As On Bodies In The Solar System, This Valuable Contribution Will Serve As A Vital Reference In The Diverse Fields Of Geology, Paleontology And Planetary Science. Themes In The Study Of Impact Cratering -- Crater Morphology -- Stress Waves In Solids -- Cratering Mechanics : Contact And Compression Stage -- Cratering Mechanics : Excavation Stage -- Ejecta Deposits -- Scaling Of Crater Dimensions -- Cratering Mechanics : Modification Stage -- Multiring Basins -- Cratered Landscapes -- Atmospheric Interactions -- Impact Cratering And Planetary Evolution. H.j. Melosh. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 235-240.

Author

Melosh, H. J.

Publisher

New York: Oxford University Press ; Oxford: Clarendon Press

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195104639

Subjects

Science, Astronomy, Stem

Rating

5 / 5 (5 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13