The lunar cratering chronology
December 1, 2023
This chapter provides an introduction to crater-size frequency distribution (CSFD) measurements and presents a review of the work performed on dating lunar geological units using CSFDs since the last New Views of the Moon volume (2006), including various volcanic and tectonic features, as well as individual impact craters. At the end of the chapter, implications for the new CSFD age determinations for the geologic history and evolution of the Moon are discussed.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | The lunar cratering chronology |
| DOI | 10.2138/rmg.2023.89.10 |
| Authors | Harald Hiesinger, Carolyn H. Van der Bogert, G. Michael, N. Schmedemann, W. Iqbal, Stuart J. Robbins, B. Ivanov, J.-P. Williams, M. Zanetti, J. Plescia, Lillian R. Ostrach, James W. Head III |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry |
| Index ID | 70250950 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |