The Geology of Mars: Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511536014

Research into the geological processes operating on Mars relies on interpretation of images and other data returned by unmanned orbiters, probes and landers. Such interpretations are based on our knowledge of processes occurring on Earth Terrestrial analog studies therefore play an important role in understanding the geological features observed on Mars. This 2007 book presents direct comparisons between locales on Earth and Mars, and contains contributions from leading planetary geologists to demonstrate the parallels and differences between these two neighboring planets. Mars is characterized by a wide range of geological phenomena that also occur on Earth, including tectonic, volcanic, impact cratering, eolian, fluvial, glacial and possibly lacustrine and marine processes. The book provides terrestrial analogs for data sets from Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Exploration Rovers and Mars Express, and will therefore be a key reference for students and researchers of planetary science.

Winner of the 2008 IAA Basic Science Award.

Review of the hardback:'This book … will have wide appeal for planetary geologists. … it stresses the value of Earth-based comparisons in the understanding of images returned from the Red Planet. … The book is very well illustrated and contains a selection of colour plates. … As the prospect of a manned mission to Mars continues to recede, this book should prove to be of special importance for some time to come.'

Source: The Observatory

Review of the hardback:'A thought-provoking book - highly recommended.'

Source: Journal of Geological Magazine

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Preface: the rationale for planetary analog studies
pp vii-x
- By Mary Chapman
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List of contributors
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1 - The geology of Mars: new insights and outstanding questions
pp 1-46
- By James W. Head, Department of Geological Sciences, Brown University
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2 - Impact structures on Earth and Mars
pp 47-70
- By Nadine G. Barlow, Dept. Physics and Astronomy, Northern Arizona University, Virgil Sharpton, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Ruslan O. Kuzmin, Vernadsky Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
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3 - Terrestrial analogs to the calderas of the Tharsis volcanoes on Mars
pp 71-94
- By Peter J. Mouginis-Mark, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Andrew J. L. Harris, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Scott K. Rowland, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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4 - Volcanic features of New Mexico analogous to volcanic features on Mars
pp 95-125
- By Larry S. Crumpler, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque, Jayne C. Aubele, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque, James R. Zimbelman, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington
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5 - Comparison of flood lavas on Earth and Mars
pp 126-150
- By Laszlo Keszthelyi, US Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Alfred McEwen, University of Arizona
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6 - Rootless volcanic cones in Iceland and on Mars
pp 151-177
- By Sarah A. Fagents, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Thorvaldur Thordarson, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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7 - Mars interior layered deposits and terrestrial sub-ice volcanoes compared: observations and interpretations of similar geomorphic characteristics
pp 178-210
- By Mary G. Chapman, US Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona, John L. Smellie, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge
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8 - Lava—sediment interactions on Mars: evidence and consequences
pp 211-231
- By Tracy K. P. Gregg, The University at Buffalo, New York
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9 - Eolian dunes and deposits in the western United States as analogs to wind-related features on Mars
pp 232-264
- By James R. Zimbelman, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, Steven H. Williams, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Washington
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10 - Debris flows in Greenland and on Mars
pp 265-278
- By François Costard, UMR 8148 IDES, Université Paris-Sud, François Forget, Laboratory for Dynamic Meteorology, Paris, Vincent Jomelli, CNRS UMR 8591, Laboratoire de Géographie Physique, Meudon, Nicolas Mangold, UMR 8148 IDES, Université Paris-Sud, Jean-Pierre Peulvast, UMR 8148 IDES, Université Paris-Sud
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11 - Siberian rivers and Martian outflow channels: an analogy
pp 279-296
- By François Costard, UMR 8148 IDES, Université Paris-Sud, E. Gautier, CNRS UMR 8591, Laboratoire de Géographie Physique, Meudon, D. Brunstein, CNRS UMR 8591, Laboratoire de Géographie Physique, Meudon
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12 - Formation of valleys and cataclysmic flood channels on Earth and Mars
pp 297-321
- By Goro Komatsu, International Research School of Planetary Sciences, Universit' d'Annunzio, Pescara, Victor R. Baker, Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona
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13 - Playa environments on Earth: possible analogs for Mars
pp 322-348
- By Goro Komatsu, International Research School of Planetary Sciences, Universita' d'Annunzio, Pescara, Gian Gabriele Ori, International Research School of Planetary Sciences, Universita' d'Annunzio, Pescara, Lucia Marinangeli, International Research School of Planetary Sciences, Universita' d'Annunzio, Pescara, Jeffrey E. Moersch, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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14 - Signatures of habitats and life in Earth's high-altitude lakes: clues to Noachian aqueous environments on Mars
pp 349-370
- By Nathalie A. Cabrol, Space Science Division, MS 245-3, NASA Ames Research Center, California, Chris P. McKay, Space Science Division, MS 245-3, NASA Ames Research Center, California, Edmond A. Grin, Space Science Division, MS 245-3, NASA Ames Research Center, California, Keve T. Kiss, Hungarian Danube Research Station, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Göd, Era Ács, Hungarian Danube Research Station, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Göd, Balint Tóth, Hungarian Danube Research Station, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Göd, Istran Grigorszky, Debrecen University, Botanical Department, Debrecen, K. Szabò, Eötvös L. University, Microbiological Department, Budapest, David A. Fike, Eötvös L. University, Microbiological Department, Budapest, Andrew N. Hock, University of California, Los Angeles, Cecilia Demergasso, Laboratorio de Microbiología Técnica, Avda, Lorena Escudero, Laboratorio de Microbiología Técnica, Avda, P. Galleguillos, Laboratorio de Microbiología Técnica, Avda, Guillermo Chong, Departamento de Geología, Universidad Católica del Norte, Avda, Brian H. Grigsby, Schreder Planetarium/ARISE, Redding, Jebner Zambrana Román, Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERGEOMIN), La Paz, Cristian Tambley, Department of Astrophysics, Avda
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15 - The Canyonlands model for planetary grabens: revised physical basis and implications
pp 371-399
- By Richard A. Schultz, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno, Jason M. Moore, William Cotton & Associates, Los Gatos, California, Eric B. Grosfils, Department of Geology, Pomona College, Claremont, Kenneth L. Tanaka, US Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Daniel Mège, Laboratoire de planétologie et géodynamique, Université de Nantes
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16 - Geochemical analogs and Martian meteorites
pp 400-423
- By Horton E. Newsom, Institute of Meteoritics and Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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17 - Integrated analog mission design for planetary exploration with humans and robots
pp 424-456
- By Kelly Snook, NASA Johnson Space Center/KX, Houston, Brian Glass, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Geoffrey Briggs, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Jennifer Jasper, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field
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Index
pp 457-460
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Preface: the rationale for planetary analog studies
pp vii-x

List of contributors
pp xi-xiv

1 - The geology of Mars: new insights and outstanding questions
pp 1-46

2 - Impact structures on Earth and Mars
pp 47-70

3 - Terrestrial analogs to the calderas of the Tharsis volcanoes on Mars
pp 71-94

4 - Volcanic features of New Mexico analogous to volcanic features on Mars
pp 95-125

5 - Comparison of flood lavas on Earth and Mars
pp 126-150

6 - Rootless volcanic cones in Iceland and on Mars
pp 151-177

7 - Mars interior layered deposits and terrestrial sub-ice volcanoes compared: observations and interpretations of similar geomorphic characteristics
pp 178-210

8 - Lava—sediment interactions on Mars: evidence and consequences
pp 211-231

9 - Eolian dunes and deposits in the western United States as analogs to wind-related features on Mars
pp 232-264

10 - Debris flows in Greenland and on Mars
pp 265-278

11 - Siberian rivers and Martian outflow channels: an analogy
pp 279-296

12 - Formation of valleys and cataclysmic flood channels on Earth and Mars
pp 297-321

13 - Playa environments on Earth: possible analogs for Mars
pp 322-348

14 - Signatures of habitats and life in Earth's high-altitude lakes: clues to Noachian aqueous environments on Mars
pp 349-370

15 - The Canyonlands model for planetary grabens: revised physical basis and implications
pp 371-399

16 - Geochemical analogs and Martian meteorites
pp 400-423

17 - Integrated analog mission design for planetary exploration with humans and robots
pp 424-456

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pp 457-460

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