Wrinkle ridge-upland scarp transitions: Implications for the mechanical properties of the deformed materials

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Deformation, Escarpments, Geological Faults, Geomorphology, Lunar Surface, Mars Surface, Mechanical Properties, Ridges, Highlands, Plains, Thrust Reversal, Wrinkling

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Wrinkle ridge-upland scarp transitions are structures that occur at the contact between smooth plains material and highlands or uplands materials on the Moon and Mars. In the smooth plains material the structures have a morphology typical of wrinkle ridges, interpreted to be the result of a combination of folding and thrust faulting. Where the structures extend into the uplands, a distinct change in the morphology occurs. The generally asymmetric cross sectional geometry characteristics of wrinkle ridges becomes that of a one-sided, often lobate scarp. The scarp is indistinguishable from other highland/upland scarps, interpreted to be the result of reverse or thrust faulting. Although these structures are rare, they provide important insight into the mechanical properties of deformed materials. These insights are discussed.

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