Sedimentary structures formed in sand by surface tension on melting hailstones
January 1, 1984
Craters form when hailstones impact sand. When a hailstone melts, wet but unsaturated sand within the crater is attracted to the hailstone surface by surface tension. Shrinkage of the melting hailstone then produces one or more rings of sand within the impact crater.--Modified journal abstract.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sedimentary structures formed in sand by surface tension on melting hailstones |
| DOI | 10.1306/212F8472-2B24-11D7-8648000102C1865D |
| Authors | D. M. Rubin, R. E. Hunter |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| Index ID | 70013502 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |