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Planetary Tectonics (Hardcover)
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Planetary Tectonics (Hardcover)
Series: Cambridge Planetary Science
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This book describes the tectonic landforms resulting from major
internal and external forces acting on the outer layers of solid
bodies throughout the Solar System. It presents a detailed survey
of tectonic structures at a range of length scales found on
Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, the outer planet satellites, and
asteroids. A diverse range of models for the sources of tectonic
stresses acting on silicate and icy crusts is outlined, comparing
processes acting throughout the Solar System. Rheological and
mechanical properties of planetary crusts and lithospheres are
discussed to understand how and why tectonic stresses manifest
themselves differently on various bodies. Results from fault
population data are assessed in detail. The book provides methods
for mapping and analyzing planetary tectonic features, and is
illustrated with diagrams and spectacular images returned by manned
and robotic spacecraft. It forms an essential reference for
researchers and students in planetary geology and tectonics.
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