Magellan: A new view of Venus' geology and geophysics

D.L. Bindschadler

Department of Earth and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles

• Introduction
• Craters and The Age Of Venus' Surface
• Volcanic Landforms
  • Volcanic Channels: Erosion by Magmas?
  • Plains Formation
• Lithospheric Properties
  • Studies of Lithospheric Flexure
  • Implications of Magellan Gravity Data for the Lithosphere
  • A New Flow Law for Venus' Crust
• Global Tectonics
  • Volcanic Rises
  • Complex Ridged Terrain and Plateau Highlands
  • Origin of Lowlands
• Putting It All Together: Future Directions
• References