The Martian stratigraphy - Short review and perspectives

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Mars (Planet), Planetary Evolution, Planetary Geology, Stratigraphy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Mars Volcanoes, Remote Sensing, Space Exploration, Viking Orbiter Spacecraft, Mars, Stratigraphy, Tectonism, Volcanism, Spacecraft Observations, Mariner 9 Mission, Viking Missions, Orbiters, Geology, Absolute Age, Surface, Evolution, Chronology, Models, Terrain, Craters, Ridges, Plains, Mission Planning, Chemistry, Mineralogy

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The main aspects of the Martian stratigraphy have been determined from the detailed study of Mariner 9 and Viking Orbiter images. Three major stratigraphic systems, the Noachian System, the Hesperian System, and the Amazonian System, are inferred from these studies. Stratigraphy reveals that tectonism and volcanism were widespread during two major periods (Noachian and Lower Hesperian) and became more localized during the Upper Hesperian and Amazonian periods. The transition between these two major periods occurred about 2 Gyr ago, and significant geologic activity could still be present.

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