
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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NASA ID
PIA16212
Date Created
November 1, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
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