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A model of kimberlite pipe formation after the collision of a comet with the Earth at an angle to the horizon

V. M. Gendugov^a, E. A. Sagomonyan^a, S. I. Borodina<sup>b

a</sup> Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
^b Moscow State University of Mechanical Engineering "MAMI"

Abstract: A model of kimberlite pipe formation after the collision of a comet with the Earth at an angle to the horizon is proposed and studied. The proposed shock-wave model allows one to determine the pipe geometry according to initial conditions.

Key words: kimberlite pipe, comet, impact, diamonds.

UDC: 539.3

Received: 17.09.2012
Revised: 25.12.2013

 English version: Moscow University Mathematics Bulletin, Moscow University Mеchanics Bulletin, 2014, 69:6, 139–142

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