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Gamma Rays Signal the Vulnerability of Forest to Extreme Drought

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 15, 16 August 2026.
Abstract Extreme drought and heat are driving forest die‐off globally, yet regional‐scale mapping of subsurface water storage capacity, governing forest vulnerability, remains a major challenge. Here, we demonstrate that airborne gamma‐ray spectrometry (GRS) of potassium (40K) decay provides a powerful proxy for subsurface constraints on water ...
Gavan S. McGrath, Joseph B. Fontaine, Richard Van Dongen, Katinka X. Ruthrof   +3 more
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Imaging Near‐Surface Bedrock Fracturing and Fluid Pathways Using Seismic Attenuation and Velocity From Viscoacoustic Full‐Waveform Inversion of Refraction Data

Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, Volume 131, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Seismic attenuation provides sensitivity to fracture density, fluid saturation, and pore geometry that complements velocity, enabling quantitative imaging of fracture architecture and associated fluid‐pathways in near‐surface bedrock. Yet high‐resolution attenuation models remain rare in refraction studies due to amplitude‐fidelity and ...
Donggeon Kim, Guangchi Xing, Tieyuan Zhu
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Composition and Basic Physical Properties of the Phobos Surface: A Comprehensive Review

Applied Sciences
The surface of Phobos is an intriguing subject of research for many scientists. This is associated, among other things, with the fact that it is perceived as a potential launch site for future human Mars exploration.
Malwina Kolano, Marek Cała, Agnieszka Stopkowicz   +2 more
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Measurement of OH* Generation by Pulverized Minerals Using Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy and Implications for the Reactivity of Planetary Regolith

GeoHealth, 2019
Mineral analogs to silicate phases common to planetary regolith, including olivine; the pyroxenes augite and diopside; the plagioclase feldspars labradorite, bytownite, and albite; the Johnson Space Center‐1A lunar regolith simulant; as well as quartz ...
Donald A. Hendrix, Sara T. Port, Joel A. Hurowitz, Martin A. Schoonen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Objective Regolith-Landform Mapping in a Regolith Dominated Terrain to Inform Mineral Exploration

Geosciences, 2018
An objective method for generating statistically sound objective regolith-landform maps using widely accessible digital topographic and geophysical data without requiring specific regional knowledge is demonstrated and has application as a first pass ...
Alicia S. Caruso, Kenneth D. Clarke, Caroline J. Tiddy, Steven Delean, Megan M. Lewis   +4 more
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The Length of Martian Crater Rays and Their Relation to Lunar Cold Spots

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Impact‐generated crater rays are well‐documented on the Moon, with most appearing as high‐albedo streaks extending radially from a crater's center. On Mars, however, crater rays are significantly rarer and discernible only through thermal imaging due to their lower thermal inertia compared to surrounding terrain.
Trevor P. Erwin, Brandon C. Johnson, David Minton, Alexandria V. Johnson   +3 more
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The viscosity and processing of molten lunar regolith

Scientific Reports
Establishing a permanent, self-sufficient habitat for humans on planetary bodies is critical for successful space exploration. In-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) of locally available resources offers the possibility of an energy-efficient and cost ...
James Bowen, Vibha Levin Prabhu, Sungwoo Lim, Mahesh Anand   +3 more
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Features in the Visible Spectra of the Enceladus Particle Plume and E Ring: Potential Evidence of Organic Materials and/or Missing Sub‐Micron Particles

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract Visible spectra of the Enceladus particle plume and E ring contain evidence for a change in spectral slope around 0.5 μm. This feature can be seen in data obtained by both the Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer and Imaging Science Subsystem onboard the Cassini Spacecraft, and is consistent with the slope change seen in the surface ...
M. M. Hedman, S. M. MacKenzie
wiley   +1 more source

Super‐Resolution of Planetary Images Based on Generative Adversarial Network

Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2026.
Abstract Currently, satellite imagery serves as the primary means of observing terrestrial planets such as the Mars, the Moon, and Mercury. Enhancing the resolution and quality of these images can provide more detailed insights into planetary surfaces. However, improvements in image quality are often limited by the constraints of sensor technology and ...
Xiaoran Zhang, Yiran Wang, Miao Zhuo
wiley   +1 more source

Photometry of Lunar Swirls in Comparison to Fresh Crater Ejecta

The Planetary Science Journal
Swirls are sinuous high-reflectance lunar surface features collocated with crustal magnetic anomalies. These bright features and their geographical relationship to magnetic anomalies have been studied for decades, although their cause remains unclear ...
Mallory J. Kinczyk, Brett W. Denevi, Hiroyuki Sato, Aaron K. Boyd, Anna C. Martin, Emerson J. Speyerer, Bruce W. Hapke   +6 more
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