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Stability of streams and lakes on Mars (1983)

Carr, M. H.

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Publication Date: 2011-08-18

Description: The freezing of small Martian streams is modelled for a variety of climatic conditions, on the supposition that the Martian atmosphere may have been considerably thicker in the past, at the time of the formation of the valley networks. This model examines the energy balance at the upper and lower surfaces of ice on streams, in order to determine the rate at which ice thickens with time. Results indicate that freezing rates are not strongly dependent on atmospheric pressure, and, under windy conditions, dependence on atmospheric pressure is even weaker. It is noted that the main problem in valley formation is in initiating the flow. Groundwater seepage alone is inadequate, due to the difficulty of groundwater system replenishment.

Keywords: LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION

Type: Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035); 56; 476-495

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