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Author Carr, M. H. (Michael H.)

Title The surface of Mars / Michael H. Carr
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 307 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Cambridge planetary science series
Cambridge planetary science series.
Contents Overview -- Impact craters -- Volcanism -- Global structure and tectonics -- Canyons -- Channels, valleys, and gullies -- Lakes and oceans -- Ice -- Wind -- Poles -- The view from the surface -- Climate change -- Implications for life -- Summary
Summary Describing the diverse Martian surface features, this text explores how Earth and Mars differ and why the two planets evolved so differently. The author also discusses the possible implications of the geologic history for the origin and survival of Martian life
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-295) and index
Notes English
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Subject SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- General.
Planets -- Surfaces
SUBJECT Mars (Planet) -- Surface. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85081567
Subject Mars (Planet)
Form Electronic book
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