Stofan, ER; Smrekar, SE; Tapper, SW; Guest, JE; Grindrod, PM; (2001) Preliminary analysis of an expanded corona database for Venus. Geophysical Research Letters , 28 (22) 4267 - 4270. 10.1029/2001GL013307.

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Abstract

We have conducted an extensive survey of the Magellan data to reassess the population of coronae. We identify a new type of coronae, here referred to as 'Type 2 coronae', having the same basic morphology as previously identified coronae (Type 1), but lacking a significant (> 50%) annulus of closely spaced fractures. 106 Type 2 coronae are included in the new database giving a total of 515 coronae on Venus. The characteristics of the expanded population of Type I coronae are similar to those of the previously described population, but the Type 2 coronae are smaller, tend to have relatively flat interiors surrounded by a topographic rim, and are more likely to be found isolated from other features. Our observations, in particular the morphology and setting of the Type 2 coronae, may provide supporting evidence for the existence of a depleted mantle layer under the venusian plains.

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