Igneous dikes on Mars revealed by Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter topography

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Research Article| October 01, 2004 Igneous dikes on Mars revealed by Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter topography Richard A. Schultz; Richard A. Schultz 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Chris H. Okubo; Chris H. Okubo 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Cheryl L. Goudy; Cheryl L. Goudy 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Scott J. Wilkins Scott J. Wilkins 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Richard A. Schultz 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Chris H. Okubo 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Cheryl L. Goudy 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Scott J. Wilkins 1Geomechanics–Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA Publisher: Geological Society of America Received: 12 Feb 2004 Revision Received: 20 May 2004 Accepted: 21 May 2004 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (2004) 32 (10): 889–892. https://doi.org/10.1130/G20548.1 Article history Received: 12 Feb 2004 Revision Received: 20 May 2004 Accepted: 21 May 2004 First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation Richard A. Schultz, Chris H. Okubo, Cheryl L. Goudy, Scott J. Wilkins; Igneous dikes on Mars revealed by Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter topography. Geology 2004;; 32 (10): 889–892. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/G20548.1 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract The origin of Martian grabens has remained controversial for decades, given the nonuniqueness of graben morphology and conflicting interpretations of dike-induced or faulting-based formation processes. We use measurements from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter to identify the characteristic topographic signature at the surface of an igneous dike beneath a Martian graben. Our results suggest that this subtle but diagnostic signature can be used to test competing interpretations of the formation of grabens and associated fissures and collapse depressions. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.