ThunderboltsProject
Published on Jan 28, 2016
Of the many puzzling crater forms seen on rocky bodies throughout the solar system, the recurring pattern of crater chains on planets, moons, and asteroids is a puzzle that demands a willingness to explore new, theoretical possibilities. The standard story of craters formed either by impacts or by volcanism will never account for many of the remarkable crater chains observed to date. The latest images released from NASA’s Dawn mission to the dwarf planet Ceres underscores the depth of the mystery for planetary scientists. Does the electric universe have an answer to this enigma?