What were the results of the impacts of the fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 into Jupiter?
A) Holes punched through the clouds, and craters gouged Jupiter's surface.
B) There were essentially no visible effects because the fragments plummeted deep below the cloud layers before being destroyed.
C) Rings of debris were flung into orbit around Jupiter's equator.
D) Fireballs hotter than the Sun's surface made dark splotches that lasted for months.

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The impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 fragments into Jupiter resulted in fireballs hotter than the Sun's surface, creating dark splotches on Jupiter's atmosphere that were visible for months. These impacts did not create permanent physical features like holes or craters on the surface, nor did they result in rings of debris around Jupiter.

What Were the Results of the Impacts of the Fragments