Claritas rise, Mars: Pre-Tharsis magmatism?

James M. Dohm; Robert C. Anderson; Jean Pierre Williams; Javier Ruiz; Patrick C. McGuire; Debra L. Buczkowski; Ruye Wang; Lucas Scharenbroich; Trent M. Hare; J. E.P. Connerney; Victor R. Baker; Shawn J. Wheelock; Justin C. Ferris; Hirdy Miyamoto

doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.03.012

Claritas rise, Mars: Pre-Tharsis magmatism?

James M. Dohm, Robert C. Anderson, Jean Pierre Williams, Javier Ruiz, Patrick C. McGuire, Debra L. Buczkowski, Ruye Wang, Lucas Scharenbroich, Trent M. Hare, J. E.P. Connerney, Victor R. Baker, Shawn J. Wheelock, Justin C. Ferris, Hirdy Miyamoto

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Claritas rise is a prominent ancient (Noachian) center of tectonism identified through investigation of comprehensive paleotectonic information of the western hemisphere of Mars. This center is interpreted to be the result of magmatic-driven activity, including uplift and associated tectonism, as well as possible hydrothermal activity. Coupled with its ancient stratigraphy, high density of impact craters, and complex structure, a possible magnetic signature may indicate that it formed during an ancient period of Mars' evolution, such as when the dynamo was in operation. As Tharsis lacks magnetic signatures, Claritas rise may pre-date the development of Tharsis or mark incipient development, since some of the crustal materials underlying Tharsis and older parts of the magmatic complex, respectively, could have been highly resurfaced, destroying any remanent magnetism. Here, we detail the significant characteristics of the Claritas rise, and present a case for why it should be targeted by the Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and Mars Express spacecrafts, as well as be considered as a prime target for future tier-scalable robotic reconnaissance.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	139-156
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
Volume	185
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.03.012
State	Published - Aug 10 2009

Keywords

Claritas Fossae
Claritas rise
Mars
Syria Planum
Tharsis
Thaumasia highlands
dynamo
hydrothermal
magnetosphere
plume
superplume
tectonism

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Geophysics
Geochemistry and Petrology

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Dohm, J. M., Anderson, R. C., Williams, J. P., Ruiz, J., McGuire, P. C., Buczkowski, D. L., Wang, R., Scharenbroich, L., Hare, T. M., Connerney, J. E. P., Baker, V. R., Wheelock, S. J., Ferris, J. C., & Miyamoto, H. (2009). Claritas rise, Mars: Pre-Tharsis magmatism? Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 185(1-2), 139-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.03.012

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