Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jun 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991pggp.rept..101c&link_type=abstract
In NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, 1990 p 101-103 (SEE N92-10728 01-91)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Geochronology, Iapetus, Paleontology, Planetary Craters, Planetary Evolution, Structural Properties (Geology), Tectonics, Cratering, Escarpments, Geology, Rhea (Astronomy), Rims, Slopes, Titania, Topology
Scientific paper
Many papers have been written about the surface of Iapetus, but most of these have discussed either the nature of the strongly contrasting light and dark materials or the cratering record. Little has been said about other geologic features on Iapetus, such as tectonic structures, which would provide constraints on Iapetus' thermal history. Most references have suggested that there is no conclusive evidence for any tectonic activity, even when thermal history studies indicate that there should be. However, a new study of Iapetus' surface involving the use of stereo pairs, an extensive tectonic network has been recognized. A few new observations concerning the craters and dark material were also made. Thus the geology and geologic history of Iapetus can be more fully outlined than before. The tectonic network is shown along with prominent craters and part of the dark material in the geologic/tectonic sketch map. The topology of crater rims and scarps are quite apparent and recognizable in the different image pairs. The heights and slopes of various features given are based on comparison with the depths of craters 50 to 100 km in diameter, which are assumed to have the same depths as craters of similar diameter on Rhea and Titania.
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