Earth Impacts Effect Program


Subject:
Astronomy , Earth , Meteors

Description:
"This program will estimate the seismic, blast wave, and thermal effects of an impact as well as the size of the crater produced by the impact" of a meteorite or comet striking the earth. Select the inputs, and the site will calculate the results of the impact. Includes a explanation of results. From scientists at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Note: "These results come with absolutely no warranty."

Creator:
Collins, Gareth; Marcus, Robert; Melosh, H. Jay

Publisher:
University of Arizona, Tucson

Language:
English

Source:
http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/impacteffects/


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