Topographic evidence for shield volcanism on Io

Jeffrey M. Moore; Alfred S. McEwen; Edward F. Albin; Ronald Greeley

doi:10.1016/0019-1035(86)90183-1

Topographic evidence for shield volcanism on Io

Jeffrey M. Moore, Alfred S. McEwen, Edward F. Albin, Ronald Greeley

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A shield volcano has been identified on Io, based on photoclinometrically determined slope values and planimetric presentation. The slope values (typically 10°) and 2.5 km height of the volcano imply that it is composed of a material with the mechanical properties of basaltic rock. The height of the volcano may also indicate a minimum value of ∼40 km for the thickness of the local lithosphere.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	181-183
Number of pages	3
Journal	Icarus
Volume	67
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0019-1035(86)90183-1
State	Published - Jul 1986
Externally published	Yes

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