Structural characteristics and tectonics of northeastern Tellus Regio and Meni Tessera

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Highlands, Lithosphere, Planetary Gravitation, Structural Properties (Geology), Tectonics, Terrain, Topography, Venus (Planet), Geomorphology, Pioneer Venus Spacecraft, Planetary Geology, Venera Satellites, Venus Surface

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The Tellus Regio-Meni Tessera region is an interesting highland area characterized by large areas of complex ridged terrain or tessera terrain. The area was previously studied from the Venera 15/16 data, typical characteristics of complex tessera terrain of Tellus Regio were analyzed, and a formation mechanism was proposed. Apparent depths of compensation of approximately 30-50 km were calculated from Pioneer Venus gravity and topography data. These values indicate predominant Airy compensation for the area. Regional stresses and lithospheric structures were defined from analysis of surface structures, topography, and gravity data. In this work we concentrate on northeastern Tellus Regio and Meni Tessera, which are situated north and west of Tellus Regio. Structural features and relationships are analyzed in order to interpret tectonic history of the area. Study area was divided into three subareas: northeastern Tellus Regio, Meni Tessera, and the deformed plain between them.

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