Morpho-Structural Analysis of Impact Craters on Pluto: Implications for the Study of Complex Craters

This study investigates the morpho-structural characteristics of impact craters on Pluto, employing high-resolution topographic data and image mosaics from NASA’s Dawn mission. Pluto´craters were classified into three main categories: simple, transitional, and complex, based on the morpho-structural distinctions observed. We introduce a refined classification for Pluto's complex craters, grouping them into three subcategories—Complex I, II, and III—based on their morpho-structural characteristics (such as the presence of central peaks, terraces, flat floors, etc.).