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Selected volcanic features, part LVolcanic features obtained from a preliminary examination of Apollo 15 orbital photographs are described. Of particular interest are the features photographed in the vicinity of the far-side crater basin Tsiolkovsky. The photographs indicate that smooth, plains-forming material is present in parts of the ejecta blanket southeast of the basin rim. A debris flow on the northwestern part of the rim is also depicted. The usefulness of near-terminator photography is evidenced by the fact that numerous flow fronts not seen in photographs taken at higher angles of illumination are clearly visible. It is concluded that the presence of so many fronts confirms the belief that multiple flows are responsible for the filling of lunar mare basins.
Document ID
19720015200
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
West, M. N.
(Geological Survey Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo 15 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72N22850
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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