R. Hutchison
Abstract
Meteorite research is fundamental to our understanding of the origin and early history of the Solar System. This text considers the mechanism and timing of core formation and basaltic volcanism on asteroids, and the effects of heating water-rich bodies.
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Meteorite research is fundamental to our understanding of the origin and early history of the Solar System. This text considers the mechanism and timing of core formation and basaltic volcanism on asteroids, and the effects of heating water-rich bodies.
Key concepts: Chondrite, Meteorite, Achondrite, Astrobiology, Petrography, Chondrule, Geology, Parent body