Shot to pieces and shocked to the core

Mol, Lisa; Green, O

Abstract

Bullet impacts are an often overlooked mechanism of stone decay. High speed impacts cause fracture networks that alter the stone matrix. Here we report on initial findings of a microscopical investigation into fracture networks and their responses to environmental change.

Citation

Mol, L., & Green, O. (2015). Shot to pieces and shocked to the core

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 5, 2015
• Publication Date: Jun 6, 2015
• Journal: Infocus Magazine
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: shot, piecesm, shocked, core