Dynamics of core merging after a mega-impact with applications to Mars’ early dynamo

•We investigate the dynamics of core merging after a giant impact.•For large impacts and plausible mantle viscosities, merging occurs in

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Published in:Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) N.Y. 1962), 2013-09, Vol.226 (1), p.20-32
Main Authors: Monteux, J., Jellinek, A.M., Johnson, C.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diapirs
Dynamics
Earth Sciences
Geophysics
Impact processes
Impactors
Magnetic fields
Mantle
Mars
Mars, Interior
Merging
Planetary dynamics
Rotating generators
Sciences of the Universe
Viscosity
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Summary:•We investigate the dynamics of core merging after a giant impact.•For large impacts and plausible mantle viscosities, merging occurs in
ISSN:0019-1035
1090-2643
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2013.05.008