Dynamics of rifting and modes of extension on icy satellites

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets

Volumn 109, Issue 1, 2004, Pages

  Nimmo, F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Europa; Extension; Faulting; Ganymede; Ice

Indexed keywords

EXTENSION; ICE MECHANICS; PLANETARY SATELLITE; RIFTING;

EID: 2342523975     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2003je002168     Document Type: Article

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