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Permafrost enabling microclimates in craters on Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Author:
Schorghofer, Norbert, Hermalyn, B., Yoshikawa, Kenji
Title:
Permafrost enabling microclimates in craters on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Periodical:
44th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (2013)
Year:
2013
Pages:
2
Subject:
Permafrost Cinder cones Mars
Summary:
Irrespective of the origin of the ice, it is the microclimate in the craters that is responsible for the cold temperatures necessary for the permafrost to persist. We study this cooling effect with temperature measurements in the field and modeling. These microclimates, and the arid unvegetated summit region of Mauna Kea in general, may serve as analog for Mars.
URL:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2013/pdf/1695.pdf
Collection:
Monographs