Planetary caves’ role in astronaut bases and the search for life
July 1, 2016
Planetary caves are practically everywhere. Scientists have identified more than 200 lunar and more than 2000 Martian cave-related features. They’ve also found vents and fissures associated with water ice plumes on Saturnian, Jovian, and Neptunian moons. Recently, primary vents of two possible cryovolcanoes were identified on Pluto.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Title | Planetary caves’ role in astronaut bases and the search for life |
| DOI | 10.1029/2016EO047295 |
| Authors | J. Judson Wynne, Timothy N. Titus, Penelope J. Boston |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Eos, Earth and Space Science News |
| Index ID | 70168925 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |