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Martian cratering and central peak statistics - Mariner 9 resultsMariner 9 imagery shows that central peaked craters occur much more frequently in the Martian south polar region than in typical equatorial areas, and that both regions have crater size frequency distributions characteristic of saturation. Several arguments indicate that a preferential production mechanism, e.g., pingo formation made possible by subsurface permafrost confined to Martian polar regions, may account for the central peak excess in the south polar region.
Document ID
19740049591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Cordell, B. M.
Lingenfelter, R. E.
Schubert, G.
(California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 21
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
74A32341
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-007-317
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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