Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Apr 1984
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984em%26p...30..149m&link_type=abstract
Earth, Moon, and Planets (ISSN 0167-9295), vol. 30, April 1984, p. 149-173.
Mathematics
Logic
61
Geomorphology, Land Ice, Mars Volcanoes, Photogeology, Planetary Geology, Volcanology, Lava, Structural Properties (Geology), Viking Orbiter Spacecraft
Scientific paper
Geological mapping of Elysium Planitia has led to the recognition of five major surface units, in addition to the three volcanic constructs Elysium Mons, Hecates Tholus, and Albor Tholus. These units are interpreted to be both volcanic and sedimentary or erosional in origin. The volcano Elysium Mons is seen to have dominated constructional activity within the whole region, erupting lava flows which extend up to 600 km from the summit. Forty-one sinuous channels are visible within Elysium Planitia; these channels are thought to be analogous to lunar sinuous rilles and their formation in this region of Mars is attributed to unusually high regional topographic slopes (up to ≡ 1.7°). Numerous circumferential graben are centered upon Elysium Mons.
Brown S. H.
Hall Jeffery L.
Head James W.
Mouginis-Mark Peter J.
Sullivan K. D.
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