1985
DOI: 10.1029/jb090ib04p03049
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The deep structure of lunar basins: Implications for basin formation and modification

Abstract: We present models for the structure of the crust and upper mantle beneath lunar impact basins from an inversion of gravity and topographic data from the nearside of the moon. All basin models display a thinner crust and an elevated Moho beneath the central basin region compared to surrounding areas, a signature of the processes of basin excavation and mantle uplift during collapse of the transient cavity.There is a general decrease in the magnitude of apparent uplift of mantle material with increasing basin ag… Show more

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“…It is generally assumed that a major part of the negative gravity anomaly of a basin associated with its negative topography is cancelled by the positive gravity anomaly arising from a thick mantle plug at the base [e.g., Bratt et al, 1985b]. This is the model we adopt here in order to determine the thickness of mare filling.…”
Section: Anomaliesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is generally assumed that a major part of the negative gravity anomaly of a basin associated with its negative topography is cancelled by the positive gravity anomaly arising from a thick mantle plug at the base [e.g., Bratt et al, 1985b]. This is the model we adopt here in order to determine the thickness of mare filling.…”
Section: Anomaliesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A significant fraction of Ex acts to heat material ejected during basin excavation. To estimate the amount of heat in material thrown beyond the basin rim, we utilize a model for nearside crustal structure derived from gravity and topographic data [Bratt et al, 1985a]. The difference between the assumed pre-impact crustal thickness and the thickness of nonmare crust beneath the youngest basins such as Orientale provides a lower bound on the depth from which material was permanently excavated from the basin.…”
Section: Anelastic Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many of the observed variations likely reflect different degrees of modification of initial basin geometry and structure on time scales long compared to those for cavity excavation and ring formation. The subdued topographic relief of basins formed early in lunar history when the lithosphere was relatively warm is probably a consequence of lateral flow of crustal material over times scales ranging up to millions of years Bratt et al, 1985a]. The infilling of impact basins with mare basalt, on a somewhat greater time scale, led to loading of the lunar lithosphere and consequent subsidence and flexurally-induced tectonic activity [Solomon andHead, 1979, 1980;Comer et al, 1979].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After a giant impact, according to one scenario, the extensive excavation of lunar material resulted in crater relaxation, a strong thermal anomaly, and high amounts of stress within the crust (16 ). The heating and weakening of the crust allowed an upwelling of denser mantle material, resulting in excess mass near the center of the basin (17)(18)(19). This mantle rebound resulted in uplift of the crust-mantle boundary (or Moho) and the formation of a dense mantle "plug."…”
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