Subcrustal Lid Drives Continental-Like Tectonics on Venus

R. C. Ghail, Paul K. Byrne, Sami Mikhail, Charlotte Gordon

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Abstract

A fragmented, partially detached crust, jostling constantly with neighbors, explains much of the observed geological complexity and crater record of Venus.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2275
Journal48th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, held 20-24 March 2017, at The Woodlands, Texas
Volume48
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2017

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