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Figure 12.5. This image shows the terrain termed Òcomplex ridged terrainÓ or ÒtesseraÓ on Venus. Considered by many to<br />

be the oldest surface terrain, it has been subject to extensive faulting and fracturing. It generally forms highlands above<br />

the surrounding volcanic plains. Magellan radar image (F-MIDR 30N123). North is to the top.<br />

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Exercise Twelve: Geologic Features of Venus<br />

Activities in <strong>Planetary</strong> <strong>Geology</strong> for the Physical and Earth Sciences EG-1998-03-109-HQ

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