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Voluminous volcanism on early Mars revealed in Valles Marineris.

Authors :
McEwen, Alfred S.
Malin, Michael C.
Carr, Michael H.
Hartmann, William K.
Source :
Nature; 2/18/1999, Vol. 397 Issue 6720, p584, 3p, 6 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Displays and describes images from the Mars Orbiter Camera, an instrument on the Mars Global Surveyor space probe that orbits Mars, and discusses processes that shaped the Martian surface. Evidence for ubiquitous, fine-scale layering within the Valles Marineris canyon; Unprecedented observations of detailed wall structures; Question of whether the origin for the layering is volcanic or sedimentary.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
397
Issue :
6720
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1568987
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/17539