Active Mars: A dynamic world

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
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Abstract

Mars exhibits diverse surface changes at all latitudes and all seasons. Active processes include impact cratering, aeolian sand and dust transport, a variety of slope processes, changes in polar ices, and diverse effects of seasonal CO2 frost. The extent of surface change has been surprising and indicates that the present climate is capable of reshaping the surface. Activity has important implications for the Amazonian history of Mars: understanding processes is a necessary step before we can understand their implications and variations over time.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Active Mars: A dynamic world
Series title Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
DOI 10.1029/2021JE006876
Volume 126
Issue 8
Year Published 2021
Language English
Publisher American Geophysical Union
Contributing office(s) Astrogeology Science Center
Description e2021JE006876, 35 p.
Other Geospatial Mars
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