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Martian deltas: Morphology and distributionRecent detailed mapping has revealed numerous examples of Martian deltas. The location and morphology of these deltas are described. Factors that contribute to delta morphology are river regime, coastal processes, structural stability, and climate. The largest delta systems on Mars are located near the mouths of Maja, Maumee, Vedra, Ma'adim, Kasei, and Brazos Valles. There are also several smaller-scale deltas emplaced near channel mouths situated in Ismenius Lacus, Memnonia, and Arabia. Delta morphology was used to reconstruct type, quantity, and sediment load size transported by the debouching channel systems. Methods initially developed for terrestrial systems were used to gain information on the relationships between Martian delta morphology, river regime, and coastal processes.
Document ID
19940028724
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rice, J. W., Jr. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Scott, D. H. (Arizona State Univ. Tempe, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Mars: Past, Present, and Future. Results from the MSATT Program, Part 1
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
94N33230
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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