Plains tectonism on Venus - The deformation belts of Lavinia Planitia

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Aug 1992

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Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 97, no. E8, Aug. 25, 1992, p. 13,579-13,599. Research supported by Magell

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Geological Surveys, Planetary Geology, Satellite Imagery, Space Based Radar, Tectonics, Venus Surface, Magellan Spacecraft (Nasa), Temperature Gradients

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The belts of the Lavinia Planitia region of Venus are discussed in detail with reference to high-resolution radar images from the Magellan spacecraft. Two types of deformation belts are identified: ridge belts and fracture belts. Ridge belts are composed of parallel ridges, each a few hundred meters in elevation, that are interpreted as folds. Typical fold spacings are 5-10 km. Fracture belts are dominated by intense faulting, with faults in some instances paired to form narrow grabens. The formation of ridge and fracture belts is explored using simple models.

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