Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Mar 1996
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1996lpi....27..697k&link_type=abstract
Lunar and Planetary Science, volume 27, page 697
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
1
Craters: Impact, Resurfacing, Venus: Surface
Scientific paper
Two facts about impact crater population on Venus, namely (1) observed rather homogeneous spatial distribution of craters, and (2) low number of lava embayed craters, constrain resurfacing history of Venus. It had been shown that the facts are consistent with the catastrophic resurfacing model, implying that almost all the surface was flooded by lava during rather short period. It had also been shown that the equilibrium resurfacing model implying constant rate of resurfacing is not consistent with the facts. Presented are advanced models of crater population evolution, which give quantitative constraint on duration of surface formation. It was found that the facts are consistent with a resurfacing history with decreasing resurfacing rate, in which RMS variation of surface age is not higher than 40% of average surface age.
No associations
LandOfFree
Venus Cratering Record: Constraints on Resurfacing History 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 Venus Cratering Record: Constraints on Resurfacing History, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Venus Cratering Record: Constraints on Resurfacing History will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1612860