Avalanche mode of motion: Implications from lunar examples
Science
By: K. A. Howard
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Abstract
A large avalanche (21 square kilometers) at the Apollo 17 landing site moved out several kilometers over flat ground beyond its source slope. If not triggered by impacts, then it was as "efficient" as terrestrial avalanches attributed to air-cushion sliding. Evidently lunar avalanches are able to flow despite the lack of lubricating or cushioning fluid.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Avalanche mode of motion: Implications from lunar examples |
| Series title | Science |
| Volume | 180 |
| Issue | 4090 |
| Year Published | 1973 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Science |
| First page | 1052 |
| Last page | 1055 |
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