Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications

Details Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications

Nov 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992adspr..12..123b&link_type=abstract

(Planetary studies; Proceedings of Symposium 4 and the Topical Meeting of the Interdisciplinary Scientific Commission B /Meeting

Mathematics

Logic

Planetary Geology, Satellite Surfaces, Triton, Tectonics, Terrain, Volcanology

Scientific paper

Three major terrain complexes obtained from the photogeological analysis of Triton images are described which include canteloupe terrains of enigmatic origin, various plains formed by essentially aqueous volcanism, and seasonal south polar cap. It is concluded that Triton is a differentiated icy-rocky body with a long and complicated endogenetic life and noticeable recent exogenetic activity. The evident traces of deformations and melting-flooding episodes on the Triton surface mimic many tectonic and volcanic features of the terrestial planets. The seasonal life of CH4-N2 snow covers mimic the seasonal circulation of volatiles (H2O and CO2) on earth and Mars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications 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 Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Geology of Triton and some comparative-planetological implications will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1551460