Abstract: The controversy on the origin of lunar, Martian, and some terrestrial craters is based on the existence of seemingly contradictory evidence which points to both a meteoritic impact and a volcanic origin. The possibility of volcanism triggered by meteoritic impact is analyzed theoretically by comparing volcanological and impact data. Field data on some terrestrial craters are also discussed. The conclusion is that volcanism triggered or localized by impact is possible. The hypothesis is proposed that lunar craters represent a spectrum of craters ranging from completely meteoritic craters, through meteoritic craters modified by volcanism, to completely volcanic craters. The data on Mars are meager, but suggest that Martian craters may owe their origin to the same processes.
Publication Year: 1966
Publication Date: 1966-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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