Abstract
We propose that chondrules are formed by radiative heating of pre-existing
dust clumps during close fly-bys of planetesimals with incandescent lava at
their surfaces. We show that the required temperatures and cooling rates are
easily achieved in this scenario and discuss how it is consistent with bulk
aspects of chondritic meteorites, including complementarity and the co-mingling
of FeO-poor and FeO-rich chondrules.
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