Publication Date:
2005-11-30
Description:
Problematic causes and characteristics of light colored sinuous markings on the lunar surface are explored. Two processes, exogenetic and endogenetic, are examined in detailed. During the endogenetic process it is suggested that impact ejecta deposition and surface disturbances cause the markings. During the endogenetic process, it is suggested that extrusive volcanism and sublimation and/or alteration cause the markings.
Keywords:
SPACE SCIENCES
Type:
NASA. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Apollo 16 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 4 p
Format:
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