Geology of Mars Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs

Name: Geology of Mars Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs
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ISBN: 9780521832922

ISBN-10: 0521832926

ISBN-13: 9780521832922

Edition: 2006

Authors: Mary Chapman, Fran Bagenal, David Jewitt, Carl Murray, Jim Bell

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Research into the geological processes operating on Mars relies on interpretation of images and other data returned by unmanned orbiters, probes and landers. Such interpretations are based on our knowledge of processes occurring on Earth and terrestrial analog studies therefore play an important role in understanding the geological features observed on Mars. This is the first book to present direct comparisons between locales on Earth and Mars, and contains contributions from leading planetary geologists to demonstrate the parallels and differences between these two neighboring planets. Mars is characterized by a wide range of geological phenomena that also occur on Earth, including…

Book details

List price: $201.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 5/17/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 484
Size: 7.09" wide x 10.04" long x 1.22" tall
Weight: 2.310
Language: English



Preface: the rationale for planetary analog studies


List of contributors



The geology of Mars: new insights and outstanding questions




Impact structures on Earth and Mars




Terrestrial analogs to the calderas of the Tharsis volcanoes on Mars




Volcanic features of New Mexico analogous to volcanic features on Mars




Comparison of flood lavas on Earth and Mars




Rootless volcanic cones in Iceland and on Mars




Mars interior layered deposits and terrestrial sub-ice volcanoes compared: observations and interpretations of similar geomorphic characteristics




Lava-sediment interactions on Mars: evidence and consequences




Eolian dunes and deposits in the western United States as analogs to wind-related features on Mars




Debris flows in Greenland and on Mars




Siberian rivers and Martian outflow channels: an analogy




Formation of valleys and cataclysmic flood channels on Earth and Mars




Playa environments on Earth: possible analogs for Mars




Signatures of habitats and life in Earth's high-altitude lakes: clues to Noachian aqueous environments on Mars




The Canyonlands model for planetary grabens: revised physical basis and implications




Geochemical analogs and Martian meteorites




Integrated analog mission design for planetary exploration with humans and robots



Index