| Literature DB >> 17806579 |
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 fluid.Year: 1973 PMID： 17806579 DOI： 10.1126/science.180.4090.1052
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN： 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728