Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1979
Abstract
The Smythii basin has the most extensive topographic coverage of ans-tmar multi-ringed basin. Topographic data are here used to study the norphology and norphometry of Smythii and to make comparisons with similar basins. The depth of the basin is shown to be over 8 km, which is comparable to that of Orientale. The inner ring reaches heights of 3.4 km, while the intermediate ring cxhibits little relief. Lowest points in the basin are related to mare ridges. Basin volume is estimated to be 2.1 X 10'km³ Evidence suggests that significant differences in substrate characteristics may have existed for the Smythii and Orientale impacts.
Recommended Citation
Strain, P. L. and El-Baz, Farouk, "Smythii basin topography and comparisons with orientale" (1979). Farouk El-Baz Library. 157.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/farouk_el-baz_library/157