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Levy, Joseph, Head, James, Marchant, David (2009) Thermal contraction crack polygons on Mars: Classification, distribution, and climate implications from HiRISE observations. Journal of Geophysical Research, 114. doi:10.1029/2008je003273

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TitleThermal contraction crack polygons on Mars: Classification, distribution, and climate implications from HiRISE observations
JournalJournal of Geophysical Research
AuthorsLevy, JosephAuthor
Head, JamesAuthor
Marchant, DavidAuthor
Year2009 (January 28)Volume114
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)
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