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Could plate tectonics on Venus be concealed by volcanic depositsThe present investigation is supplementary to a study reported by Kaula and Phillips (1981). From an analysis of Pioneer Venus altimetry, Kaula and Phillips had inferred that any heat loss from the planet by plate tectonics must be small compared to that from the earth. However, it has been suggested by others that plate tectonic may exist on Venus, but that the expected 'square root of s' dependence of the topographic drop off is not observed because it is concealed by lava flows. The present investigation has the objective to conduct an examination whether this suggestion of concealment by lava flow is correct. On the basis of the performed analysis, it is concluded that the results obtained by Kaula and Phillips appear to be well justified.
Document ID
19820061315
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Kaula, W. M.
(California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Muradian, L. M.
(California, University Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 9
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
82A44850
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-007-002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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