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Erosional scarps on Io

January 1, 1979

Irregular or fretted scarps on Io are similar to those found on Earth and Mars. A sapping mechanism involving liquid SO2 is proposed to explain these complexly eroded terrains on Io. ?? 1979 Nature Publishing Group.

Publication Year 1979
Title Erosional scarps on Io
DOI 10.1038/280736a0
Authors J.F. McCauley, B.A. Smith, L. A. Soderblom
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70012426
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse