An Impact Between Equals Could Solve The Mercury's large metallic core is 70% of its mass, which is way more than the other rocky planets. Scientists have wondered if a collision with a much larger body stripped away much of its mantle and crust,...

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11/16 If the SPA impact caused this depletion, it has profound implications.

Massive impacts throughout the Solar System may have played underappreciated roles in early planetary differentiation.

A new mechanism for crust-mantle evolution.
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I’ll be at #AGU24 tomorrow for #IceGiants (am) and #PlanetaryImpacts (pm) to talk about the SL9 Hubble 🔭 30th anniversary. Say hi if you see me, and remind me of your name since I seem to losing my ability to remember names….