Publication Date:
2019-08-26
Description:
Aristarchus plateau (~25 N, 40 W) is a volcanologically diverse region containing sinuous rilles, volcanic depressions, mare material of various ages - including a candidate for the youngest mare unit on the lunar surface - pyroclastic deposits, and material of possible highland origin [1-5]. Here, we present preliminary mapping of a 13deg x 10deg area around Aristarchus plateau [6]. Interpretations of the region s volcanic evolution have implications for the global history of lunar volcanism, the crustal and mantle development of the Moon, and may ultimately help support successful lunar exploration [7].
Keywords:
Geosciences (General)
Type:
Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers, Flagstaff, AZ, 2010; 16-17; NASA/CP-2010-217041
Format:
application/pdf
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