Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars

Details Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars

Jun 1991

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991pggp.rept...73d&link_type=abstract

In NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1990 p 73-74 (SEE N92-10728 01-91)

Mathematics

Logic

Geochronology, Geological Faults, Mars Surface, Mars Volcanoes, Planetary Geology, Tectonics, Troughs, Cementation, Ice, Paleontology, Photogeology, Planetary Crusts, Stratigraphy, Surface Water, Volcanology, Water

Scientific paper

Recent work on the north Tharsis of Mars has revealed a complex geologic history involving volcanism, tectonism, flooding, and mass wasting. Our detailed photogeologic analysis of this region found many previously unreported volcanic vents, volcaniclastic flows, irregular cracks, and minor pit chains; additional evidence that volcanic tectonic processes dominated this region throughout Martian geologic time; and the local involvement of these processes with surface and near surface water. Also, photoclinometric profiles were obtained within the region of troughs, simple grabens, and pit chains, as well as average spacings of pits along pit chains. These data were used together with techniques to estimate depths of crustal mechanical discontinuities that may have controlled the development of these features. In turn, such discontinuities may be controlled by stratigraphy, presence of water or ice, or chemical cementation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Interactions of tectonic, igneous, and hydraulic processes in the North Tharsis Region of Mars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1286312