THE MECHANISM OF ORIGIN OF THE LUNAR SEAS,

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Abstract:

There exist various hypotheses on the origin of the lunar seas and cirques ring mountain formations. The most convincing view is that the seas and the flat floors of the cirques are made up of lavas, most probably of basic composition. The distribution of these lavas, as regards area and as regards height of surface, has not yet been successfully explained in detail. The report discusses the problem.

Author(s):
Sukhanov, A. L.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
Supplementary Note:
Trans. of Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Doklady, v181 n2 p309-312 1968, by E. R. Hope.
Annotation:
The mechanism of origin of the lunar seas--Translation.
Pagination:
0010

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
T-507-R
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*MOON, EXTRATERRESTRIAL TOPOGRAPHY), (*EXTRATERRESTRIAL TOPOGRAPHY, SOURCES), MOUNTAINS, VOLCANOES, STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY, IMPACT, CANADA, USSR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astrophysics
Keyword(s):
LUNAR CRATERS, TRANSLATIONS
Report Date:
1968 Dec 01