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Science 29 June 1979:
Vol. 204. no. 4400, pp. 1424 - 1427
DOI: 10.1126/science.204.4400.1424
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Venus: Further Evidence of Impact Cratering and Tectonic Activity from Radar Observations

D. B. CAMPBELL 1, B. A. BURNS 1, and V. BORIAKOFF 1

1 National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612

Earth-based radar images at a resolution of 10 kilometers show a diverse surface terrain on Venus, probably produced by both impact events and tectonic activity. Only a small number of craters of apparent impact origin are seen. Large-scale features show lineaments and parallel ridges suggesting tectonic origins.

Submitted on March 22, 1979
Revised on May 29, 1979


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