Aeolian Abrasion and the Preservation of Rock Coatings at the Mars Pathfinder Landing Site
Abstract
Ventifacts and rock coatings coexist at the Mars Pathfinder site. Coatings may be salt-cemented, varnish-like, or silica. Experiments show that coatings abrade more easily than rock. The soil layer has deflated. Recent aeolian abrasion is minimal.
- Publication:
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 1999
- Bibcode:
- 1999LPI....30.1686K