A compositionally heterogeneous martian mantle due to late accretion
S. Marchi, R. J. Walker, R. M. Canup
Abstract
A few early, large collisions on Mars may be responsible for heterogeneity in tungsten and platinum in martian meteorites.
Topics & Concepts
MartianAstrobiologyMars Exploration ProgramMeteoriteMantle (geology)GeologyEarth scienceGeochemistryPhysicsAstro and Planetary SciencePlanetary Science and ExplorationGeological and Geochemical Analysis