The Surface of Mars

Michael Carr - Collection Cambridge Planetary Science

308 pages, parution le 04/01/2007

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Résumé

Our knowledge of Mars has grown enormously over the last decade as a result of the Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, and the two Mars Rover missions. This book is a systematic summary of what we have learnt about the geological evolution of Mars as a result of these missions. It describes the diverse Martian surface features and summarizes current ideas as to how, when, and under what conditions they formed, and explores how Earth and Mars differ and why the two planets evolved so differently. The author also discusses possible implications of the geologic history for the origin and survival of indigenous Martian life. Up-to-date and highly illustrated, this book will be a principal reference for researchers and graduate students in planetary science. The comprehensive list of references will also assist readers in pursuing further information on the subject. Colour images can be found at www.cambridge.org/9780521872010.

Covers all aspects of Martian geology
Richly illustrated with 250 figures
Up-to-date - using information from the Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Express and the two Mars Rover missions

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Introduction
Overview
Impact craters
Volcanism
Global structure and tectonics
Canyons
Channels, valleys and gullies
Lakes and oceans
Ice
Wind
Poles
The view from the surface
Climate change
Implications for life
Summary
Index

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Michael Carr
Collection	Cambridge Planetary Science
Parution	04/01/2007
Nb. de pages	308
Format	22,5 x 28,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1120g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521872010
ISBN13	978-0-521-87201-0