Physics
Scientific paper
Mar 1996
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1996lpi....27..243c&link_type=abstract
Lunar and Planetary Science, volume 27, page 243
Physics
Venus: Craters, Venus: Resurfacing, Venus: Volcanism
Scientific paper
Modification of Venusian impact craters by volcanic activity is a crucial issue for constraining the resurfacing history of the planet and the age of the surface. Two groups have used the observation that very few craters have been modified by volcanism as the basis for their models of resurfacing. Each of these groups had an independent data set of craters interpreted to be embayed by volcanic flows. The data sets basically agree on how many craters are embayed, but the agreement on which craters are embayed was only at about the 50% level. Classifying craters as "embayed" or "not embayed" from Magellan radar images is a difficult issue, as one finds many ambiguous situations. The approach of the observer thus becomes an important factor, as evidenced by this disagreement about embayed crater lists, so the criteria that one uses to classify a crater need to be examined. Neither of these groups explicitly outlined their criteria for deciding whether or not a crater is embayed. In preparation for the reanalysis of the Venus crater population, we have developed a list of specific criteria which are discussed below.
Collins Geoffrey C.
Head James W.
No associations
LandOfFree
Criteria for Determination of Volcanic Embayment of Impact Craters on Venus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Criteria for Determination of Volcanic Embayment of Impact Craters on Venus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Criteria for Determination of Volcanic Embayment of Impact Craters on Venus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1611522