A new mechanism for lunar transient phenomena
Abstract
A new mechanism for lunar transient phenomena is proposed. Electrodynamic effects associated with rock fracturing seem to be able to account for sporadic optical pulses seen near certain lunar features from Earth. Only mild seismic activity or perhaps thermal cracking is required.
- Publication:
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Icarus
- Pub Date:
- December 1989
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0019-1035(89)90048-1
- Bibcode:
- 1989Icar...82..419Z
- Keywords:
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- Electrodynamics;
- Lunar Rocks;
- Plasma Turbulence;
- Rock Mechanics;
- Brightness Distribution;
- Lunar Luminescence;
- Lunar Surface;
- Transient Response