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Bandfield, J.L. (2006). Extended surface exposures of granitoid compositions in Syrtis Major, Mars. Geophysical Research Letters 33: doi: 10.1029/2005GL025559. issn: 0094-8276. |
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The number of quartz and feldspar rich surfaces identified in northwestern Syrtis Major has been extended beyond previously reported results to a region of about 230 by 125 km. Thermal Emission Imaging System infrared data were used to locate surfaces spectrally identical to previously reported central peak units in Syrtis Major. These surfaces are indicative of the production of highly differentiated magmas. Though it is possible that the granitoid exposures add to the variety of igneous compositions associated with the Syrtis Major volcanic construct, the geologic context of these exposures suggests a formation that predates Syrtis Major. |
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Keywords
Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Composition (1060, 3672), Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Origin and evolution, Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Remote sensing, Planetary Sciences, Solid Surface Planets, Instruments and techniques, Planetary Sciences, Solar System Objects, Mars |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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