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Jun 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977georl...4..243f&link_type=abstract

Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 4, June 1977, p. 243, 244.

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Craters, Mars Surface, Planetology, Cratering, Mercury (Planet), Meteoritic Damage, Moon

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Cintala et al. (1976) dealt with two questions of impact cratering: (1) at what diameters fresh Mars craters begin to develop features such as central peaks, flat bottoms, and terraces, and (2) what determines the threshold diameter of each feature. Using a large computer-stored data set, the authors conclude that threshold diameters are different for Mars, lunar and Mercury craters due not only to gravitational effects, but to projectile velocity and target character as well. The present paper maintains that the results of Cintala et al. are based on biased data and should be reconsidered.

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