Mathematics
Scientific paper
Mar 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997lpi....28..181b&link_type=abstract
Conference Paper, 28th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, p. 181.
Mathematics
Venus Surface, Topography, Planetary Mantles, Surface Temperature, Mountains, Planetary Crusts, Terrain, Plains, Mathematical Models
Scientific paper
Maxwell Montes has the highest terrain and surface slopes of Venus, but displays little gravitational relaxation except on its northern and southern flanks. Evidence that Maxwell is as old as the surrounding plains leads to the challenge of explaining the preservation of high topography under conditions of surface temperature that would quickly cause the collapse of terrestrial mountain belts. The dry diabase flow laws of Mackwell et al. (1994) may provide the key to understanding this problem. Model results indicate that gravitational relaxation should not be important in changing the topography of Maxwell if the mantle and crust of Venus are very dry.
Burt David J.
Head James W.
Parmentier Marc E.
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