Mars: Influence of Topography on Formation of Temporary Bright Patches
Abstract
The mountains of Mitchel and other temporary bright patches observed on the Martian disk may be carbon-dioxide condensations in depressions rather than a water-ice mixture on mountains as previously thought. This interpretation supports the hypothesis that the Martian deserts, that is, the light areas, are lower than their surroundings.
- Publication:
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Science
- Pub Date:
- January 1967
- DOI:
- 10.1126/science.155.3760.317
- Bibcode:
- 1967Sci...155..317O