Geologic and remote sensing studies of Rima MozartGeologic, photographic, and remote sensing data on Rima Mozart are analyzed to study the processes responsible for the formation of lunar sinuous rilles. The results show that it is unlikely that a complete lava tube could have existed along the Rima Mozart rille. A total eruptive volume of 6372 cu km has been determined for an open channel or tube with an eruption rate of about 80,000 cu m/s and a duration of 947 days. Near-infrared spectral reflectance data and 2.8-cm and 70-cm radar observations indicate that volcanic activity was responsible for the formation of the rille and that pyroclastic deposits are present around Kathleen and Ann as well as at the base of the Apennines.
Document ID
19890023504
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Coombs, Cassandra R. (Hawaii Univ. Honolulu, HI, United States)
Hawke, B. Ray (Hawaii, University Honolulu, United States)
Wilson, Lionel (Hawaii, University Honolulu; Lancaster, University, United Kingdom)