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Mare ridges and related studies: Part C: lunar thrust faults in the Taurus-Littrow region

January 1, 1973

"Wrinkle ridges" in the Taurus-Littrow region along the eastern margin of the Mare Serenitatis appear very fresh and are probably among the youngest on the Moon. They include both mare ridges and similar-looking one-sided scarps. Evidence will be presented here to suggest that these ridges and scarps may be anticlines and thrust faults that resulted from sliding on a décollement surface. Alternative interpretations are presented by Scott (part D) and Hodges (part B).

Publication Year 1973
Title Mare ridges and related studies: Part C: lunar thrust faults in the Taurus-Littrow region
Authors K. A. Howard, W.R. Muehlberger
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Series Number 330
Index ID 70042559
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Astrogeology Science Center