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[MIS16-P05] 火星の中央エリシウム平原でみられる火山地形の将来着陸探査ターゲットとしてのレビュー
キーワード：火星、火山、中央エリシウム平原、着陸探査
Central Elysium Planitia (CEP), the youngest region on Mars, is a unique lava plain with evidence of magmatic and fluvial activities. Previous studies have revealed CEP’s resurfacing history using topographical, geological, and geophysical data (e.g., Plescia, 1999; Keszthelyi et al., 2021). Recent geophysical studies found that CEP is tectonically active today and possibly related to magmatic activity (e.g., Banerdt et al., 2020; Stähler et al., 2022; Broquet & Andrews-Hanna, 2022).
Recent/present volcanism on Mars could be a target in future scientific explorations because of its enigmatic existence. Why is Mars still active? This issue should be answered using solid data standing on in situ investigations.
In this study, we review current understandings of the volcanic topography and geology of CEP. In CEP, there are several interesting volcano-related landforms such as Cerberus Fossae, Athabasca Valles, ~30 low shields, and ~million rootless cones. We marshal the enigma and then explain why, where, and how to investigate in CEP. Our consideration will contribute to the planning for unique explorations led by Japan.
Recent/present volcanism on Mars could be a target in future scientific explorations because of its enigmatic existence. Why is Mars still active? This issue should be answered using solid data standing on in situ investigations.
In this study, we review current understandings of the volcanic topography and geology of CEP. In CEP, there are several interesting volcano-related landforms such as Cerberus Fossae, Athabasca Valles, ~30 low shields, and ~million rootless cones. We marshal the enigma and then explain why, where, and how to investigate in CEP. Our consideration will contribute to the planning for unique explorations led by Japan.