shatter cone

noun Geology.

a small, radially striated rock structure produced by intense shock, such as generated by meteorite impact.

Words nearby shatter cone

shastracara, shastri, shat, shatt-al-arab, shatter, shatter cone, shattered, shatterproof, shaun, shavano peak, shave

Origin of shatter cone

First recorded in 1945–50

Also called pressure cone.

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Scientific definitions for pressure cone

shatter cone

[ shăt′ər ]

A fractured, conical fragment of rock that has striations radiating outward from the apex. Shatter cones are believed to form when rocks are subjected to shock waves associated with a meteoric impact. They are typically between a few centimeters and a few meters long.