Scimitars Caused by Shockwave Interference (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Scimitars Caused by Shockwave Interference

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This is an HiRISE image of the study area showing the central crater with two dagger-like features extending at an angle (red and blue arrows). Called scimitars, these features most likely resulted from shockwave interference just before impact.

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NASA/JPL-Caltech/The University of Arizona

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