Cavi Angusti, Mars: Characterization and assessment of possible formation mechanisms

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets

Volumn 108, Issue 5, 2003, Pages

  Ghatan, Gil J ^a   Head III , James W ^a   Pratt, Stephen ^a  

^a BROWN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cavi Angusti; Dorsa Argentea Formation; Mars

Indexed keywords

BASIN EVOLUTION; GLACIATION; MAGMATISM; MARS; PLANETARY LANDFORM; POLAR REGION;

EID: 0141994600     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2002je001972     Document Type: Article

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