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Morphological, Structural And Spectral Mapping Of The Central Uplifts Of The Alga And Verlaine Craters, Mars, Bianca D'Aoust
Morphological, Structural And Spectral Mapping Of The Central Uplifts Of The Alga And Verlaine Craters, Mars, Bianca D'Aoust
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Impact cratering is a ubiquitous geological process that has shaped planetary bodies of the Solar System and beyond. While the impact cratering record on Earth has been poorly preserved, the Martian surface is characterized by a very old and cratered terrain. Central uplifts within complex impact craters are of particular interest as they expose deep-seated material, some of which may correspond to samples of the early Martian crust. Central uplift formation is, however, still a poorly understood geological process. This research investigated the origin of the exposed bedrock in the central uplifts of two Martian complex craters as well as …