Planetary geology

Planetary geology (sometimes called astrogeology or exogeology) is a planetary science that focuses on the geology of any astronomical object like a planet, moon, asteroid, comet or meteorite.[1][2] Planetary geologists study many topics. Some of these include the inner structure of the terrestrial planets, volcanism on planets, craters, fluvial and aeolian processes.

References
  1. "What is planetary geology?". James F. Bell III (Cornell University), Bruce A. Campbell (Smithsonian Institution), Mark S. Robinson (U.S. Geological Survey). Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. "GEOL212: Planetary Geology Fall 2015". University of Maryland Department of Geology. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
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