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Martian agesFour discussions are conducted: (1) the methodology of relative age determination by impact crater statistics, (2) a comparison of proposed Martian impact chronologies for the determination of absolute ages from crater frequencies, (3) a report on work dating Martian volcanoes and erosional features by impact crater statistics, and (4) an attempt to understand the main features of Martian history through a synthesis of crater frequency data. Two cratering chronology models are presented and used for inference of absolute ages from crater frequency data, and it is shown that the interpretation of all data available and tractable by the methodology presented leads to a global Martian geological history that is characterized by two epochs of activity. It is concluded that Mars is an ancient planet with respect to its surface features.
Document ID
19810048189
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Neukum, G.
(Ludwig-Maximilians-Univ. Munich, Germany)
Hiller, K.
(Muenchen, Universitaet Munich, Germany)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
April 10, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Geophysical Research
Volume: 86
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
81A32593
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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