Physics
Scientific paper
Sep 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009georl..3618201m&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 36, Issue 18, CiteID L18201
Physics
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Planetary Sciences: Solar System Objects: Mercury, Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets: Origin And Evolution, Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets: Interiors (8147), Planetary Sciences: Solid Surface Planets: Volcanism (6063, 8148, 8450)
Scientific paper
A 1D thermal evolution model of Mercury is presented. It accounts for stagnant lid convection, mantle differentiation and inner core growth. Early MESSENGER results indicate that—contrary to prior conclusions drawn from Mariner 10 imagery—volcanism has indeed played a significant role in Mercury's past. To study the effects of mantle heat bypassing the stagnant lid by means of volcanic heat-piping, contrasting end-member models are considered. Results show how break-down of mantle convection and onset of inner core growth are influenced by the mode of heat removal. Structural models of present day Mercury are presented. Their dependence on the core sulphur contents predominates that on the choice of mantle heat removal. However, the latter clearly controls the timing of thermal history events.
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