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Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Low Shield Volcanoes in Ceraunius Fossae, Mars

Chistoph, John M.M.
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Mars is unique in the Solar System for having a well-preserved geologic record of the earliest period of the Solar System’s history, while also continuing to be geologically active at present. A key piece of Mars’ geologic record is its volcanic history. While sedimentary, atmospheric, and surface processes dominate the recent record, volcanic activity has spanned nearly the entire history of Mars (Carr and Head, 2010). The degree of volcanic activity and the eruption styles observed throughout the record provide insight into Martian interior processes during those time periods, such as core cooling rates and subsurface heat transfer. This knowledge can be applied to better understand interior processes on other planets, including Earth.
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2016-01-01
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Owens, Brent E.
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