On the comparative evolution of Ganymede and Callisto |
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| Authors: | Patrick Cassen Stanton J Peale Ray T Reynolds |
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| Institution: | Theoretical and Planetary Studies Branch, Ames Research Center, NASA, Moffert Field, California 94035, USA;Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA;Theoretical and Planetary Studies Branch Ames Research Center, NASA MoffertField, California, 94035, USA |
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| Abstract: | Differences in the apparent ages of the surfaces of Ganymede and Callisto, as revealed by Voyager images, could be due to the persistence of tectonic activity on Ganymede beyond the time of early, heavy bombardment. The slightly greater radioactive content expected in Ganymede could prolong such activity by as much as 0.5 billion years beyond the cessation of endogenic surface activity on Callisto. Tidal dissipation could not have been important for Ganymede for more than 108 years, and it was never important for Callisto. |
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