An overview of Venus geology

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Apr 1991

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991sci...252..249s&link_type=abstract

Science (ISSN 0036-8075), vol. 252, April 12, 1991, p. 249-252.

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Planetary Geology, Planetary Mapping, Venus Surface, Geomorphology, Magellan Project (Nasa), Planetary Evolution, Tectonics, Volcanoes, Venus, Geology, Mapping, Surface, Volcanism, Features, Tectonism, Deformation, Morphology, Terrain, Plains, Guinevere Planitia, Domes, Maxwell Montes, Topography, Spacecraft Observations, Sar Instrument, Extension, Flooding, Craters, Impacts, Channels, Wind Streaks, Description, Deposits

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The Magellan spacecraft is producing comprehensive image and altimetry data for the planet Venus. Initial geologic mapping of the planet reveals a surface dominated by volcanic plains and characterized by extensive volcanism and tectonic deformation. Geologic and geomorphologic units include plains terrains, tectonic terrains, and surficial material units. Understanding the origin of these units and the relation between them is an ongoing task of the Magellan team.

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