RT Journal Article
T1 Claritas rise, Mars: Pre-Tharsis magmatism?
A1 Dohm, James M.
A1 Anderson, Robert C.
A1 Williams, Jean-Pierre
A1 Ruiz Pérez, Javier
A1 McGuire, Patrick C.
A1 Buczkowski, Debra L.
A1 Wang, Ruye
A1 Scharenbroich, Lucas
A1 Hare, Trent M.
A1 Connerney, J.E.P.
A1 Baker, Victor R.
A1 Wheelock, Shawn J.
A1 Ferris, Justin C.
A1 Miyamoto, Hirdy
AB Claritas rise is a prominent ancient (Noachian) center of tectonism identified through investigation ofcomprehensive paleotectonic information of the western hemisphere of Mars. This center is interpreted tobe the result of magmatic-driven activity, including uplift and associated tectonism, as well as possiblehydrothermal activity. Coupled with its ancient stratigraphy, high density of impact craters, and complexstructure, a possible magnetic signature may indicate that it formed during an ancient period of Mars'evolution, such as when the dynamo was in operation. As Tharsis lacks magnetic signatures, Claritas rise maypre-date the development of Tharsis or mark incipient development, since some of the crustal materialsunderlying Tharsis and older parts of the magmatic complex, respectively, could have been highly resurfaced,destroying any remanent magnetism. Here, we detail the significant characteristics of the Claritas rise,and present a case for why it should be targeted by the Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and MarsExpress spacecrafts, as well as be considered as a prime target for future tier-scalable robotic reconnaissance.
PB Elsevier Science Publishers
SN 0377-0273
YR 2009
FD 2009
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/49345
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/49345
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 5 may 2024