Geological terrains and crater frequencies on Ariel
May 21, 1987
The southern hemisphere of Ariel, a satellite of Uranus, can be divided into several terrain types. Data on the size-frequency distribution of craters for those different terrain types indicate that these terrains formed over a relatively short period of time. Much information on Ariel's geological history can be gained from these data.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geological terrains and crater frequencies on Ariel |
| DOI | 10.1038/327201a0 |
| Authors | J. B. Plescia |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Nature |
| Index ID | 70014249 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |