shatter cone
noun
: a conical fragment of rock that has striations radiating from the apex and that is formed by high pressure (as from volcanism or meteorite impact)
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These telltale geologic areas are only generated from the intense pressure following a meteorite striking Earth—and in this case, the shatter cones suggest a massive impact event.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Shatter cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shatter%20cone. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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