NASA / JPL-Caltech September 19, 2022 For the first time, robots on Mars found meteorite impact craters by sensing seismic shock waves Katarina Miljkovic, Curtin University In an extraterrestrial first, scientists have linked seismic waves on Mars to meteorite impact craters spotted via satellite.
Look at the circular patterns on the Moon’s surface, as seen from Earth. Flickr/Bob Familiar July 17, 2019 Why the Moon is such a cratered place Katarina Miljkovic, Curtin University The Apollo missions to the Moon helped our understanding of the cosmic origin of craters on our lunar neighbour, and here on Earth.
Scientists working at the central peak of Gosses Bluff meteorite crater in Northern Territory. Nick Timms October 18, 2018 How rare minerals form when meteorites slam into Earth Nick Timms, Curtin University A meteorite hitting Earth at many kilometres per second puts ‘ground zero’ target rocks under immense pressure. A shock wave faster than the speed of sound can result – and new materials created.