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The lunar maria formed at different times and in multiple stages of extrusion. An understanding of their evolution is essential in placing the Apollo samples in a regional context and in interpreting the regional geology of a vast part of the lunar surface.
Citation Information
Publication Year
1973
Title
Stratigraphic studies: Part C: relative ages of some near-side mare units based on Apollo 17 metric photographs