Blob tectonics: A prediction for Western Aphrodite Terra, Venus
Journal Article
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· Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States)
- Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX (USA)
It is proposed that the Western Aphrodite Terra region of Venus was formed by four diapirs of heated mantle material, or blobs, rising to the surface in a region of convective upwelling. The four blobs are in different stages of evolution, producing different topography, gravity anomalies, and morphology. The authors show that this model is consistent with available data and make specific predictions that can be tested with Magellan radar data.
- OSTI ID:
- 5515340
- Journal Information:
- Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States), Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States) Vol. 17:12; ISSN 0094-8276; ISSN GPRLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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