> > > 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 ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
