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ejecta

In astronomy, any material thrown out of a crater due to volcanic eruption or the impact of a meteorite or other object. Ejecta from impact craters on the Moon often form long bright streaks known as rays, which in some cases can be traced for thousands of kilometres across the lunar surface.



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