Magmatic evolution of impact-induced Martian mantle plumes and the origin of Tharsis

Tharsis province is a major center of Martian volcanic activity characterized by large gravity and topography anomalies. The origin of Tharsis is debated. One hypothesis is that the province was produced by melting associated with a mantle plume from the core‐mantle boundary. An alternative hypothes...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Geophysical Research. E. Planets 2004-08, Vol.109 (E8), p.E08009.1-n/a
Hauptverfasser:	Reese, C. C., Solomatov, V. S., Baumgardner, J. R., Stegman, D. R., Vezolainen, A. V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology impact plumes mantle dynamics Mars
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