The Volcanoes of Mars

A concise introduction to Martian volcanology, making use of data from both early and recent Mars spacecraft missions and referencing the scientific literature for more detail

James R. Zimbelman (Author), David A. Crown (Author), Peter J. Mouginis-Mark (Author), Tracy K. P. Gregg (Author)

9780128228760, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 10 December 2020

260 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.7 cm, 0.54 kg

"The Volcanoes of Mars offers a clear, cohesive summary of Mars volcanology. It begins with an introduction to the geology and geography of the Red Planet and an overview of its volcanic history, and continues to discuss each distinct volcanic province, identifying the common and unique aspects of each region. Incorporating basic volcanological information and constraints on the regional geologic history derived from geologic mapping, the book also examines current constraints on the composition of the volcanic rocks as investigated by both orbiting spacecraft and rovers. In addition, it compares the features of martian volcanoes to those seen on other volcanic bodies. Concluding with prospects for new knowledge to be gained from future Mars missions, this book brings researchers in volcanology and the study of Mars up to date on the latest findings in the study of volcanoes on Mars, allowing readers to compare and contrast martian volcanoes to volcanoes studied on Earth and throughout the solar system." --Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin

The Volcanoes of Mars offers a clear, cohesive summary of Mars volcanology. It begins with an introduction to the geology and geography of the red planet and an overview of its volcanic history, and continues to discuss each distinct volcanic province, identifying the common and unique aspects of each region. Incorporating basic volcanological information and constraints on the regional geologic history derived from geologic mapping, the book also examines current constraints on the composition of the volcanic rocks as investigated by both orbiting spacecraft and rovers. In addition, it compares the features of Martian volcanoes to those seen on other volcanic bodies.

1. Introduction: Welcome to Mars!2. Aerography3. The Tharsis Province4. The Elysium Province5. The Circum-Hellas Province6. Syrtis Major and Small Highland Volcanoes7. Medusae Fossae Formation and the Northern Lowlands8. Igneous Composition9. Lava Worlds: Cosmic Cousins10. What’s Next?

Subject Areas: Space science [TTD], Geology & the lithosphere [RBG], Volcanology & seismology [RBC], Astronomy, space & time [PG]