A minimum time for the formation of Holden Northeast fan, Mars

Douglas J. Jerolmack; David Mohrig; Maria T. Zuber; Shane Byrne

doi:10.1029/2004GL021326

A minimum time for the formation of Holden Northeast fan, Mars

Douglas J. Jerolmack, David Mohrig, Maria T. Zuber, Shane Byrne

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Abstract

The recently discovered deposits of a channelized fan located northeast of Holden Crater preserve a history of vertical and lateral accretion and avulsion of many channels, indicating water flowed freely across the surface of the fan during its construction. These sedimentary deposits, however, do not unambiguously discriminate between a deltaic or purely riverine origin for the feature. By using a numerical model describing fan construction solely by river channels, we estimate a minimum formation time of several decades to centuries. A minimum value for the total volume of transporting fluid required to construct the fan is modest, 900 km³ , and may not have required precipitation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	L21701 1-5
Journal	Geophysical Research Letters
Volume	31
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1029/2004GL021326
State	Published - Nov 16 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

1824 Hydrology: Geomorphology (1625)
1860 Hydrology: Runoff and streamflow
5415 Planetology: Solid Surface Planets: Erosion and weathering

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