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New evidence for global tectonic zones on Venus

January 1, 1989

Venera 15 and 16 spacecraft images show clear evidence of major crustal disruptions on Venus which have been interpreted to indicate crustal divergence. Complementary to the divergent zones are mountain belts that border the continent-like high terrains. The requisite transcurrent motions appear to be manifested as diffuse shear zones. The rift zones form an interconnected transpolar system which ties in with previously recognized equatorial disruption zones, suggesting a global tectonic network. Several independent lines of evidence suggest that the tectonism may be geologically young. -Authors

Publication Year 1989
Title New evidence for global tectonic zones on Venus
Authors R.C. Kozak, G. G. Schaber
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Geophysical Research Letters
Index ID 70016393
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse