[meteorite-list] Fusion Crust

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:58:34 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <201210121758.q9CHwYHS025551_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

>
> > Would a meteorite found Mars show a fusion crust or is the Martian
> > atmosphere too thin?
>
> Yes, the meteorite would have a fusion crust. All of our Mars Landers
> have to carry heat shields to survive the entry into the atmosphere.
>

One caveat: the fusion crust can have eroded away if it has been sitting
on the surface for a long period of time. But a fresh fall should
have a fusion crust.

Ron
Received on Fri 12 Oct 2012 01:58:34 PM PDT