Lunar cryptomaria: Physical characteristics, distribution, and implications for ancient volcanism

@article{Whitten2015LunarCP,
  title={Lunar cryptomaria: Physical characteristics, distribution, and implications for ancient volcanism},
  author={Jennifer L. Whitten and James W. Head},
  journal={Icarus},
  year={2015},
  volume={247},
  pages={150-171}
}
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