Which of these was NOT a result of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter?
A) The observable effects were delayed by several months after impact, because the resulting heat had to be convected through Jupiter's atmosphere.
B) Friction with the atmosphere created enormous fireballs.
C) Carbon from the comet vaporized, leaving dark plumes.
D) Ripples created by the impact disturbed Jupiter's atmosphere for months.

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The observable effects of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting Jupiter were immediate, not delayed by several months. The impacts produced visible scars on Jupiter's atmosphere and generated heat, but this was observed directly and not delayed through a slow convection process.

Which of These Was NOT a Result of Comet Shoemaker-Levy