NASA NTRS · 19910010698
Magellan: Preliminary description of Venus surface geologic units
Abstract
Observations from approximately one-half of the Magellan nominal eight-month mission to map Venus are summarized. Preliminary compilation of initial geologic observations of the planet reveals a surface dominated by plains that are characterized by extensive and intensive volcanism and tectonic deformation. Four broad categories of units have been identified: plains units, linear belts, surficial units, and terrain units.
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Saunders, R. S., Arvidson, R., Head, J. W., III, Schaber, G. G., Solomon, S. C., Stofan, E. R., Basilevsky, Alexander T., Guest, J. E., Mcgill, G. E., Moore, H. J.. 1991-01-01. Magellan: Preliminary description of Venus surface geologic units. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910010698
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