ejecta Fractured and/or molten rocky debris thrown out of a crater during an impact event, or, alternatively, material, including volcanic ash, pyroclasts, and bombs, discharged by a volcano. Related entry • ejecta blanket Related categories • CRATERS GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE METEORS AND METEORITES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |