Satellite gravity-rate observations to uncover Martian plume-lithosphere dynamic

Conference Paper (2024)
Author(s)

R. Alkahal (TU Delft - Planetary Exploration)

Bart C. Root (TU Delft - Planetary Exploration)

Research Group
Planetary Exploration
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.5194/epsc2024-952
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Publication Year
2024
Language
English
Research Group
Planetary Exploration
Volume number
17
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Abstract

In the past few decades, Mars-oriented orbiters and landers have allowed to unravel valuable knowledge about Mars’ surface and interior. With the InSight mission, seismic waves have indicated the presence of more frequent Marsquakes than assumed before the mission (Banerdt et al. 2020). Moreover, active mantle plume is considered below the Elysium Region (Broquet and Andrews-Hanna, 2023). This raises questions regarding the planet's formation and whether Mars is more geologically active than was considered.