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impact melt

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    Impact melt refers to the melted material created during the high-speed collision of a large object, such as a meteorite, with the surface of a planet or moon. This melted material can form impact melt rocks, impact melt breccias, and impact glasses, and can be found at impact craters around the world and in the solar system. Studying impact melt can provide valuable insights into the processes and effects of impacts on planetary surfaces, as well as the compositions and properties of the target materials. Additionally, impact melt can help scientists understand the history of impact events and the formation of impact craters.

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