Published May 8, 2020
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Structural analysis of sulfate vein networks in Gale crater (Mars)
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- 1. University of Padova
- 2. University of Nantes
- 3. Universitè du Maine
- 4. INAF
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The Curiosity rover’s campaign in the Gale crater on Mars provides a large set of close-up images of sedimentary formations outcrops displaying a variety of diagenetic features such as light-toned veins, nodules and raised ridges. Through 2D and 3D analyses of Mastcam images we herein reconstruct the vein network of a sample area and estimated the stress field. Assessment of the spatial distribution of light-toned veins shows that the basin infillings, after burial and consolidation, experienced a sub-vertical compression and lateral extension coupled with fluid overpressure and cracking. Overall, rock failure and light-toned veins formations could have been generated by an overload produced by infilling material within the basin.
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