Characteristics of the numerous and widespread recurring slope lineae (RSL) in Valles Marineris, Mars

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• 作者：David E. Stillman^a ; ^{dstillman@boulder.swri.edu} ; Timothy I. Michaels^b ; Robert E. Grimm^a
• 关键词：Mars ; surface ; Geological processes ; Mars ; climate
• 刊名：Icarus
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：15 March 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：285
• 期：Complete
• 页码：195-210
• 全文大小：8070 K
• 卷排序：285

文摘

239 candidate and confirmed RSL sites with Valles Marineris. VM RSL found in every more canyon system of VM but Echus Chasma. VM RSL found on the steep slopes of spur-and-gully terrain, ILDs, and craters. VM RSL incremental lengthening for ∼42–74% of a Martian year. VM RSL consist are briny consisting of 10 s wt% salt.