Title of article :
The geology of Australian Mars analogue sites
Author/Authors :
West، نويسنده , , Michael D. and Clarke، نويسنده , , Jonathan D.A. and Thomas، نويسنده , , Matilda and Pain، نويسنده , , Colin F. and Walter، نويسنده , , Malcolm R.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2010
Abstract :
Australia has numerous landforms and features, some unique, that provide a useful reference for interpreting the results of spacecraft orbiting Mars and exploring the martian surface. Examples of desert landforms, impact structures, relief inversion, long-term landscape evolution and hydrothermal systems that are relevant to Mars are outlined and the relevant literature reviewed. The Mars analogue value of Australiaʹs acid lakes, hypersaline embayments and mound spring complexes is highlighted along with the Pilbara region, where the oldest convincing evidence of life guides exploration for early life on Mars. The distinctive characteristics of the Arkaroola Mars Analogue Region are also assessed and opportunities for future work in Australia are outlined.
Keywords :
deserts , Stromatolites , Australia , Mars analogues , acid lakes , Relief inversion , Springs , Arkaroola , Pilbara
Journal title :
PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE
Journal title :
PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE