Title of article
Polygonal cracks in bedrock on Earth and Mars: Implications for weathering
Author/Authors
Chan، نويسنده , , Marjorie A. and Yonkee، نويسنده , , W. Adolph and Netoff، نويسنده , , Dennis I. and Seiler، نويسنده , , Winston M. and Ford، نويسنده , , Richard L.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
Pages
7
From page
65
To page
71
Abstract
Polygonal crack systems with domal microrelief imaged by the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Opportunity show remarkable similarity to terrestrial crack systems developed on outcrop surfaces. Study of Jurassic Navajo Sandstone surfaces show development of crack systems in relatively isotropic host rock as a result of tensile weathering stresses. These terrestrial analogs are utilized to understand potential weathering processes on Mars.
Keywords
Marssurface , Exobiology , Earth , geological processes
Journal title
Icarus
Serial Year
2008
Journal title
Icarus
Record number
2375872
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