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The plain is named after a corresponding [[albedo feature]] on a map by [[Giovanni Schiaparelli]], which was in turn named after the mythological [[Venus (mythology)#Epithets|fountain of Acidalia]]. |
The plain is named after a corresponding [[albedo feature]] on a map by [[Giovanni Schiaparelli]], which was in turn named after the mythological [[Venus (mythology)#Epithets|fountain of Acidalia]]. |
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It has been hypothesized by J.E.Brandenburg from Orbital Technologies Corp. that a large [[Natural_nuclear_fission_reactor|natural nuclear reactor]] in the northern Mare Acidalium, near the large, shallow depression north of [[Acidalia Colles]] (similar to [[Oklo]] on Earth) underwent catastrophic meltdown <ref name="Brandenburg2011">{{cite journal|last=Brandenburg|first=J.E.|title= |
It has been hypothesized by J.E.Brandenburg from Orbital Technologies Corp. that a large [[Natural_nuclear_fission_reactor|natural nuclear reactor]] in the northern Mare Acidalium, near the large, shallow depression north of [[Acidalia Colles]] (similar to [[Oklo]] on Earth) underwent catastrophic meltdown <ref name="Brandenburg2011">{{cite journal|last=Brandenburg|first=J.E.|title=Evidence for a Large, Natural, Paleo-nuclear Reactor on Mars|journal=42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference|year=2011|url=http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2011/pdf/1097.pdf}}</ref>. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 23:09, 9 March 2012
Template:MarsGeo-Plains Acidalia Planitia is a plain on Mars. It is located between the Tharsis volcanic province and Arabia Terra to the north of Valles Marineris, centered at 46°42′N 338°00′E / 46.7°N 338.0°E. The plain contains the famous Cydonia region at the contact with the heavily cratered highland terrain.
The plain is named after a corresponding albedo feature on a map by Giovanni Schiaparelli, which was in turn named after the mythological fountain of Acidalia.
It has been hypothesized by J.E.Brandenburg from Orbital Technologies Corp. that a large natural nuclear reactor in the northern Mare Acidalium, near the large, shallow depression north of Acidalia Colles (similar to Oklo on Earth) underwent catastrophic meltdown [1].
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References
- ^ Brandenburg, J.E. (2011). "Evidence for a Large, Natural, Paleo-nuclear Reactor on Mars" (PDF). 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.
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