New evidence for global tectonic zones on Venus
Geophysical Research Letters
By: R.C. Kozak and G. G. Schaber
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Abstract
Venera 15 and 16 spacecraft images show clear evidence of major crustal disruptions on Venus which have been interpreted to indicate crustal divergence. Complementary to the divergent zones are mountain belts that border the continent-like high terrains. The requisite transcurrent motions appear to be manifested as diffuse shear zones. The rift zones form an interconnected transpolar system which ties in with previously recognized equatorial disruption zones, suggesting a global tectonic network. Several independent lines of evidence suggest that the tectonism may be geologically young. -Authors
Suggested Citation
Kozak, R., and Schaber, G.G., 1989, New evidence for global tectonic zones on Venus: Geophysical Research Letters, v. 16, no. 2, p. 175-178.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | New evidence for global tectonic zones on Venus |
| Series title | Geophysical Research Letters |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Geophysical Research Letters |
| First page | 175 |
| Last page | 178 |