Venus evolution through time: key science questions, selected mission concepts and future investigations
T Widemann, SE Smrekar, JB Garvin… - Space Science …, 2023 - Springer
In this work we discuss various selected mission concepts addressing Venus evolution
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
Dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle through time
The dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle are of first-order relevance for the origin and
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
Venus, the planet: introduction to the evolution of Earth's sister planet
Venus is the planet in the Solar System most similar to Earth in terms of size and (probably)
bulk composition. Until the mid-20th century, scientists thought that Venus was a verdant …
bulk composition. Until the mid-20th century, scientists thought that Venus was a verdant …
[HTML][HTML] 101 geodynamic modelling: how to design, interpret, and communicate numerical studies of the solid Earth
Geodynamic modelling provides a powerful tool to investigate processes in the Earth's crust,
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
101 geodynamic modelling: How to design, carry out, and interpret numerical studies
Geodynamic modelling provides a powerful tool to investigate processes in the Earth's crust,
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
[HTML][HTML] Dyke swarms of Onenhste and adjacent coronae in Parga Chasmata, SE of Atla Regio, Venus: Detailed mapping, swarm interactions and geological history
MB Marzoug, H El Bilali, RE Ernst, KL Buchan… - Icarus, 2024 - Elsevier
Parga Chasmata is a 10,000 km long rift system on Venus with abundant coronae
(enigmatic circular tectonomagmatic features). In order to further investigate the rift-corona …
(enigmatic circular tectonomagmatic features). In order to further investigate the rift-corona …
[HTML][HTML] Graben systems and geological history of Mbokomu Mons region, Parga Chasmata, Venus
N Hannour, H El Bilali, RE Ernst, KL Buchan, JW Head… - Icarus, 2024 - Elsevier
The relationship between chasmata (rift zones) and spatially associated volcanism (mons
and coronae) on Venus has been extensively discussed but remains enigmatic. One region …
and coronae) on Venus has been extensively discussed but remains enigmatic. One region …
[HTML][HTML] Plume–ridge interactions: ridgeward versus plate-drag plume flow
The analysis of mid-ocean ridges and hotspots that are sourced by deep-rooted mantle
plumes allows us to get a glimpse of mantle structure and dynamics. Dynamical interaction …
plumes allows us to get a glimpse of mantle structure and dynamics. Dynamical interaction …
[HTML][HTML] Progressive weakening within the overriding plate during dual inward dipping subduction
The evolution of dual inward dipping subduction (DIDS) is crucial to understand multiple
slab interaction. Yet, how DIDS influences the thermo-mechanical behaviour of the …
slab interaction. Yet, how DIDS influences the thermo-mechanical behaviour of the …
Plume-ridge interactions: Ridge suction versus plate drag
Mid-ocean ridges and mantle plumes are two attractive windows to allow us to get a glimpse
of mantle structure and dynamics. Dynamical interaction between ridge and plume …
of mantle structure and dynamics. Dynamical interaction between ridge and plume …