The tectonic evolution of the Moon is driven by both endogenic(e.g.,magmatism)and exogenic(e.g.,meteorite impact)forces.A tectonic map of the Moon provides key information about the spatiotemporal distribution of stru...The tectonic evolution of the Moon is driven by both endogenic(e.g.,magmatism)and exogenic(e.g.,meteorite impact)forces.A tectonic map of the Moon provides key information about the spatiotemporal distribution of structures and tectonic units.Although the Moon has no plate tectonics,its surface can be divided into different terranes due to the uneven evolution[1].We define these terranes as tectonic units.Structures,such as craters and faults,are the basic elements of the tectonic units.As a synthesis of current knowledge on lunar tectonics and evolutionary history,lunar tectonic maps are a fundamental resource for scientific research,exploration planning,and landing site selection[2].展开更多
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Infrastructure Work Projects(2015FY210500)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences(QYZDY-SSW-DQC028)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB41000000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41772346,41372337,and 40971187)。
文摘The tectonic evolution of the Moon is driven by both endogenic(e.g.,magmatism)and exogenic(e.g.,meteorite impact)forces.A tectonic map of the Moon provides key information about the spatiotemporal distribution of structures and tectonic units.Although the Moon has no plate tectonics,its surface can be divided into different terranes due to the uneven evolution[1].We define these terranes as tectonic units.Structures,such as craters and faults,are the basic elements of the tectonic units.As a synthesis of current knowledge on lunar tectonics and evolutionary history,lunar tectonic maps are a fundamental resource for scientific research,exploration planning,and landing site selection[2].
