If the topographic terraces described are coastal, an ocean upwards of 5 to 7 km deep would be required by the maximum elevation of terraces identified south of Elysium Planitia. The highest terrace identified to date is at 2200 m elevation. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.


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    Title :

    MOLA Topographic Evidence for a Massive Noachian Ocean on Mars


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    Publication date :

    2002-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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