Mid-latitude exposed ice scarps have recently been identified on Mars (Dundas et al., 2018; 2021). The presence of such surface ice exposures at relatively low latitudes was itself a mystery, and the formation dynamics of such scarps have also not been explained. In this work we model the ice ablation rates of several identified mid-latitude scarps. We find that, given certain characteristics of their geographic setting, the orientation and growth of the scarps can be explained by energy balance models.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2022 |
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Title | The formation mechanisms for mid-latitude ice scarps on Mars |
DOI | 10.1016/j.icarus.2022.115174 |
Authors | Kaj E. Williams, Colin M. Dundas, Melinda A. Kahre |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Icarus |
Index ID | 70232990 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |