Aureole deposits of the Martian volcano Olympus Mons

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Feb 1982

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982jgr....87.1164m&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 87, Feb. 10, 1982, p. 1164-1178.

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Lava, Mars Surface, Mars Volcanoes, Spaceborne Photography, Structural Properties (Geology), Terrain Analysis, Geological Surveys, Grooves, Mariner 9 Space Probe, Photomapping, Space Exploration, Surface Geometry, Mars, Volcanoes, Olympus Mons, Aureole, Deposits, Terrain, Grooves, Shields, Thickness, Surface, Patterns, Features, Ridges, Pressure, Emplacement, Flows, Viscosity, Viking, Orbiter, Stratification, Ash, Origin, Pyroclastics, Chronology, Formation, Eruptions, Erosion, Maps, Photographs, Hypotheses

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The large shield volcano Olympus Mons has an aureole of grooved terrain that has been the subject of much controversy since it was first seen on Mariner 9 pictures. Various origins have been proposed for the aureole of grooved terrain. Each of the proposed origins attempts to explain certain aspects of the aureole; none satisfactorily explains all of the observed relations of the deposits to one another and to Olympus Mons. In connection with the present investigation, the proposal is made that the aureole deposits were formed by a series of great pyroclastic eruptions from several vents, fissures, or cauldrons. They occurred near the site of Olympus Mons but were emplaced prior to its construction. At least six major eruptions of pyroclastic material may have occurred.

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