Physics
Scientific paper
Mar 2007
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2007lpi....38.2417v&link_type=abstract
38th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, (Lunar and Planetary Science XXXVIII), held March 12-16, 2007 in League City, Texas
Physics
Scientific paper
We assess the role of mass in the mode of convection. We find that
massive terrestrial planets will have thinner lithosphere, faster
convective velocities and higher stress regimes. This is a scenario that
is suitable for the subduction of the lithosphere
O'Connell Rirchard J.
Sasselov Dimitar D.
Valencia Diana
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