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Stofan et al. 2001
Stofan, E.R., Smrekar, S.E., Tapper, S.W., Guest, J.E. and Grindrod, P.M. (2001). Preliminary analysis of an expanded corona database for Venus. Geophysical Research Letters 28: doi: 10.1029/2001GL013307. issn: 0094-8276.

We have conducted an extensive survey of the Magellan data to reassess the population of coronae. We identify a new type of coronae, here referred to as 'Type 2 coronae', having the same basic morphology as previously identified coronae (Type 1), but lacking a significant (>50%) annulus of closely spaced fractures. 106 Type 2 coronae are included in the new database giving a total of 515 coronae on Venus. The characteristics of the expanded population of Type 1 coronae are similar to those of the previously described population, but the Type 2 coronae are smaller, tend to have relatively flat interiors surrounded by a topographic rim, and are more likely to be found isolated from other features. Our observations, in particular the morphology and setting of the Type 2 coronae, may provide supporting evidence for the existence of a depleted mantle layer under the venusian plains. ¿ 2001 American Geophysical Union

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Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Interiors, Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Tectonics, Planetology, Solid Surface Planets, Volcanism, Planetology, Solar System Objects, Venus
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Geophysical Research Letters
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