Scenarios for the Evolution of Asteroid Belts
This illustration shows three possible scenarios for the evolution of asteroid belts. At the top, a Jupiter-size planet migrates through the asteroid belt, scattering material and inhibiting the formation of life on planets.
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PIA16212
Date Created
November 1, 2012
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JPL
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