Photogeological constraints on lunar and planetary vulcanism, part 1
Abstract
Central volcanic constructs were studied as constraints on the thermal evolution and regional tectonics of the Moon and terrestrial planets. The origins of sub-kilometer lunar craters were examined with regards to implications for mare basalt petrogenesis. The morphology, distribution, age, and tectonic setting of the volcanic constructs were studied using Viking Orbiter data.
- Publication:
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Planetary Science Inst. Report
- Pub Date:
- November 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979psi..reptR.....
- Keywords:
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- Lunar Crust;
- Lunar Geology;
- Mars (Planet);
- Mercury (Planet);
- Petrology;
- Planetary Geology;
- Tectonics;
- Volcanoes;
- Volcanology;
- Basalt;
- Cones (Volcanoes);
- Geomorphology;
- Lunar Craters;
- Lunar Mantle;
- Planetary Mantles;
- Viking Orbiter Spacecraft;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration