Figure 36.6 Impact breccias.
Impact breccias are created from shattered debris fused under high temperature and pressure. Such conditions prevailed immediately following large impacts on the Moon's surface. (NASA)
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Figure 36.6 Impact breccias.
Impact breccias are created from shattered debris fused under high temperature and pressure. Such conditions prevailed immediately following large impacts on the Moon's surface. (NASA)