Publication Date:
2006-04-06
Description:
A tectonic orgin for Venus banded terrain is consistent with band spacing. Both compressional (folding) and extensional models for band formation can fit present observations. Band spacing cannot distinguish among scenarios for global heat loss and for the origin of highland terrain. Tectonic models for band formation indicate that the surface brittle layer in the venus highlands is no more than a few kilometers thick.
Keywords:
LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION
Type:
NASA. Washington Repts. of Planetary Geol. Program; p 74-75
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