MICHAEL MANGA

* indicates an undergraduate author

Refereed publications in Planetary Science:

(or, only papers about Ocean worlds, Mars, Venus, and extra solar planets)

In review or in press

Wright, V., J. Dasent, R. Kilburn and M. Manga, A minimally cemented shallow crust beneath InSight

In print

Black, B.A., M. Manga, L. Ojha, M.-A. Longpre, S. Karunatillake, and L. Hlinka (2022) The history of water in Martian magmas from thorium maps, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 49, doi.org/10/1029/2022GL098061. Download pdf version

Rudolph, M.L., M. Manga, M. Walker, A.R. Rhoden (2022) Cooling crusts create concomitant cryovolcanic cracks, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 49, e2021GL094421, doi.org/10.1029/2021GL094421. Download pdf version

Manga, M., and V. Wright (2021) No cryosphere-confined aquifer below InSight on Mars, Geophysical Research Letters, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL093127. Download pdf version

Kedar, S., M.P. Panning, S.E. Smrekar, S. C. Stähler, S.D. King, MP. Golombek, M. Manga, B.R. Julian, B. Shiro, C. Perrin, J.A. Power, C. Michaut, S. Ceylan, D. Giardini, P. Longnonné, and W, B, Banerdt (2021) Analyzing low frequency seismic events at Cerberus Fossae as long period volcanic quakes, Journal of Geophysical Research, 126, e2020JE006518, doi.org/10.1029/2020JE006518. Download pdf version

Manga, M., G. Zhai and C.-Y. Wang (2019) Squeezing Marsquakes out of groundwater, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 46, 6333-6340, doi.org/10.1029/2019GL082892. Download pdf version

Hemingway, D.J., M. Rudolph, and M. Manga (2019) Cascading parallel fractures on Enceladus, Nature Astronomy, doi:10.1038/s41550-019-0958-x. Download pdf version

Hurford, T.A., W.G. Henning, R. Maquire, V. Lekic, N. Schmerr, M. Panning, V.J. Bray, M. Manga, S.A. Kattenhorn L.C. Quick, and A.R. Rhoden (2020) Seismicity on tidally active solid-surface worlds, Icarus, vol. 338, doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2019.113466. Download pdf version

Manga, M., G. Zhai and C.-Y. Wang (2019) Squeezing Marsquakes out of groundwater, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 46, 6333-6340, doi.org/10.1029/2019GL082892. Download pdf version

Goldstein, D.B., M. Hedman, M. Manga, M. Perry, J. Spitale and B. Teolis (2018) Enceladus plume dynamics: From surface to space, in Enceladus and the Icy Moons of Saturn, University of Arizona Press, P.M. Schenk et al. editors, 175-194. Download pdf version

Citron, R.I., M. Manga, and E. Tan (2018) A hybrid origin of the martian crustal dichotomy: Degree-1 convection antipodal to a giant impact, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, vol. 491, 58-66. Download pdf version

Citron, R.I., M. Manga, D. Hemingway (2018) Timing of oceans on Mars from shoreline deformation, Nature, vol. 555, 643-646, doi:10.1038/nature26144. Download pdf version

Manga, M., and C. Michaut (2017) Formation of lenticulae on Europa by saucer-shaped sills, Icarus, dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2016.1009. Download pdf version

Black, B.A., and M. Manga (2016) The eruptibility of magmas at Tharsis and Syrtis Major on Mars, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 121, doi:10.1002/2016JE004998. Download pdf version

Culha, C., and M. Manga (2016) Geometry and spatial distribution of lenticulae on Europa, Icarus, vol. 271, 49-56. Download pdf version

Lillis, R.J., J. Dufek, W.S. Kiefer, B. Black, M. Manga, J. Richardson, and J.E. Bleacher (2015) The Syrtis Major volcano, Mars: a multidisciplinary approach to interpreting its magmatic evolution and structural development, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 120, doi: 10.1002/2014JE004774. Download pdf version.

Michaut, C., and M. Manga (2014) Domes, pits and small chaos on Europa produced by water sills, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 119, doi: 10.1002/2013JE004558. Download pdf reprint

Culha, C., A. Hayes, M. Manga, and A. Thomas (2014) Double ridges on Europa accommodate some of the missing surface contraction, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 119, doi: 10.1002/2013JE004526. Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R., S. Stewart and M. Manga (2013) Demagnetization by basin-forming impacts on early Mars: contributions from shock, heat and excavation, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 118, 1045-1062, doi:10.1002/jgre.20085. Download pdf reprint

Hayes, A.G., R.D. Lorenz, M.A. Donelan, M. Manga, T. Schneider, M.P. Lamb, W.W. Fischer, J.M. Mitchell, J.I. Lunine, S.D. Graves, H.L. Tolman, P. Encrenaz, O. Aharonson and the Cassini RADAR Team (2013) Wind driven capillary waves on Titan’s lakes: Hard to detect or non-existent? Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 225, 403-412. Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R.J., S. Robbins, M. Manga, J.S. Halekas, and H.V. Frey (2013) Time history of the Martian dynamo from crater magnetic field analysis, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 118, 1-24, doi:10.1002/jgre.20105. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., I. Halevy, M.A. Kahre, M.J. Wolff, and M. Manga (2013) Seasonal melting and the formation of sedimentary rocks on Mars, with predictions for the Gale Crater mound, Icarus, vol. 223, 181-210. Download pdf reprint

Rudolph, M.L., and M. Manga (2012) Effects of anisotropic viscosity and texture development of convection in Ice Ih mantles, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 117, E11003, doi:10.1029/2012JE004166. Download pdf reprint

Rhoden, A.R., G. Wurman, E.M. Huff, M. Manga and T.A. Hurford (2012) Shell tectonics: a mechanical model for strike-slip displacement on Europa, Icarus, vol. 218, 297-307. Download pdf reprint

Manga, M., A. Patel, J. Dufek and E.S. Kite (2012) Wet surface and dense atmosphere on early Mars inferred form the bomb sag at Home Plate, Mars, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 39, L01202, doi:10.1029/2011GL050192. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., E. Gaidos, and M. Manga (2011) Climate instability on tidally locked exoplanets, Astrophysical Journal, vol. 743, 41-53. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., S. Rafkin, T. Michaels, W.E. Dietrich, and M. Manga (2011) Chaos terrain, storms and climate on Mars, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 38, E10002, doi:10.1029/2011GL048235. Download pdf reprint

Degruyter, W., and M. Manga (2011) Cryoclastic origin of particles on the surface of Enceladus, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 38, L16201, doi:10.1029/2011GL048235. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., T.I. Michaels, S. Rakfin, M. Manga, and W.E. Dietrich (2011) Localized precipitation and runoff on Mars, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 116, E07002, doi:10.1029/2010JE003783. Download pdf preprint

Rhoden, A.R., T.A. Hurford, and M. Manga (2011) Strike-slip fault patterns on Europa: Obliquity or polar wander, Icarus, vol. 211, 636-647. Download pdf reprint

Matsuyama, I., and M. Manga (2010) Mars without the equilibrium rotational figure, Tharsis, and the remnant rotational figure, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 115, E12020, doi:10.1029/2010JE003686. Download pdf reprint

Rhoden, A.R., B. Militzer, E.M. Huff, T.A. Huford, M. Manga and M.A. Richards (2010) Constraints on Europa's rotational dynamics from modeling of tidally-driven fractures, submitted to Icarus, vol 210, 770-784. Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R.J., M. Purucker, J.S. Halekas, K.L. Louzada, S.T. Stewart-Mukhopadhyay, M Manga, and H. Frey (2010) Study of impact demagnetization at Mars using Monte Carlo modeling and multiple altitude data, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 115, E07007, doi:10.1029/2009JE003556. Download pdf reprint

Gaidos, E., C.P. Conrad, M. Manga, J. Hernlund (2010) Thermodynamic limits on magnetodynamos in rocky exoplanets, Astrophysical Journal, vol. 718, 596-609. Download pdf reprint

Halekas, J., R.Lillis, R.P. Lin, M. Manga, M.E. Purucker, and R. Carley, (2010) How strong are lunar crustal magnetic fields at the surface? Considerations from a reexamination of the electron reflectometry technique, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 115, E03006, doi:10.1029/2009JE003516. Download pdf reprint

Nimmo, F.N., and M. Manga (2009) Geodynamics of Europa's ice shell, in Europa, University of Arizona Press, 382-404.

Lillis, R.J., J. Dufek, J.E. Bleacher, and M. Manga (2009) Demagnetization of crust by magmatic intrusion near the Arsia Mons volcano: Magnetic and thermal implications for the development of the Tharsis province, Mars, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, vol. 185, 123-138. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., M. Manga and E. Gaidos (2009) Geodynamics and rate of volcanism on massive Earth-like planets, Astrophysical Journal, vol. 700, 1732-1749. Download pdf reprint

Kite, E.S., I. Matsuyama, M. Manga, J.T. Perron, and J.X. Mitrovica (2009) True polar wander driven by late-stage volcanism and the distribution of paleopolar deposits on Mars, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, vol. 280, 254-267. Download pdf reprint

Roberts, J.H., R.J. Lillis, and M. Manga (2009) Giant impacts and the cessation of the Martian dynamo, Journal of Geophysical Research , vol. 114, E04009, doi:10.1029/2008JE003287. Download pdf reprint

Rudolph, M.L., and M. Manga (2009) Fracture penetration in planetary ice shells, Icarus, vol. 199, 536-541. Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R.J., H.V. Frey, and M. Manga (2008) Rapid decrease in Martian crustal magnetization in the Noachian era: Implications for the dynamo and climate of early Mars, L Geophysical Research Letters. vol. 35, L14203, doi:10.1029/2008GL034338. Download pdf reprint

Lamb, M.P., W.E. Dietrich, S.M. Aciego, D.J. DePaolo, and M. Manga (2008) Formation of Box Canyon, Idaho, by megaflood: Implications for seepage erosion on Earth and Mars, Science, vol. 320, 1067-1070.

Daradich, A., J.X. Mitrovica, I. Matsuyama, J.T. Perron, M. Manga and M.A. Richards (2008) Equilibrium rotational stability and figure of Mars, Icarus, vol. 194, 463-475. Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R.J., H. Frey, M. Manga, D.L. Mitchell, R.P. Lin, M.H. Acuna, and S.W. Bougher (2008) An improved crustal magnetic field map of Mars from electron reflectometry: Highland volcano magmatic history and the end of the Martian dynamo, Icarus, vol. 194, 575-596. Download pdf reprint

Ogawa, Y., and M. Manga (2007) Thermal demagnetization of Martian upper crust by magma intrusion, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 34, L16302, doi:10.1029/2007GL030565 Download pdf reprint

Perron, J.T., J.X. Mitrovica, M. Manga, I. Matsuyama and M.A. Richards. Evidence of an ancient martian ocean in the topography of deformed shorelines. Nature, vol. 447, 840-843. Download from Nature's web site. See also the News and Views Planetary Science: Mars at the tipping point written by Maria Zuber.

Manga, M., and C.-Y. Wang (2007) Pressurized oceans and the eruption of liquid water on Europa and Enceladus, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 34, L07202, 10.1029/2007GL029297 Download pdf reprint

Cammarano, F., V. Lekic, M. Manga, M. Panning and B. Romanowicz (2006) Long period seismology on Europa: I. Physically consistent interior models, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 111, E12009, doi:10.1029/2006JE002710 Download pdf reprint

Panning, M., V. Lekic, M. Manga, F. Cammarano, and B. Romanowicz (2006) Long period seismology on Europa: II. Predicted seismic response, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 111, E12008, doi:10.1029/2006JE002712 Download pdf reprint

Wang, C.-Y., M. Manga, and J. Hanna (2006) Can freezing cause floods on Mars? Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 33, L20202, doi:10.1029/2006GL027471 Download pdf reprint

Matsuyama, I., J.X. Mitrovica, M. Manga, J.T. Perron, and M.A. Richards (2006) Rotational stability of dynamic planets with elastic lithospheres, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 111, E02003, doi:10.1029/2005JE002447 Download pdf reprint

Lillis, R.J., M. Manga, D.L. Mitchell, R.P. Lin, M.H. Acuna (2006) Unusual magnetic signature of Hadriaca Patera volcano: implications for early Mars, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 33, L03202, doi:10.1029/2005GL024905 Download pdf reprint

*Soukhovitskaya, V. and M. Manga (2006) Martian landslides in Valles Marineris: Wet of dry? Icarus, vol. 180, 348-352 Download pdf reprint

Wang, C.-Y., M. Manga, and A. Wong (2005) Floods on Mars released from groundwater by impact, Icarus, vol. 175, 551-555. Download pdf reprint

Manga, M. and A. *Sinton (2004) Formation of bands, ridges and grooves on Europa by cyclic deformation: Insights from analogue wax experiments, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 109, No. E9, E09001, 10.1029/2004JE002249. Download pdf reprint

Wenzel, M.J., M. Manga, and A.M. Jellinek (2004) Tharsis: A consequence of Mars' dichotomy and layered mantle, Geophysical Research Letters vol. 31, L04702, doi:10.1029/2003GL019306. Download pdf reprint

Manga, M. (2004) Martian floods at Cerberus Fossae can be produced by groundwater discharge, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 31, L02702, doi:10.1029/2003GL018958. Download pdf reprint

Nimmo, F. and M. Manga (2002) Causes, characteristics and consequences of convective diapirism on Europa,Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 29, paper number 10.1029/2002GL015754 Download pdf reprint

Jellinek, A.M., A. Lenardic and M. Manga (2002) The influence of interior mantle temperature on the structure of plumes: Heads for Venus, Tails for the Earth, Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 29, paper number 10.1029/2001GL014624. Download pdf reprint

Koch, D.M. and M. Manga (1996) Neutrally buoyant diapirs: A model for Venus coronae, Geophysics Research Letters, vol. 23, 225-228. Download pdf version

Manga, M., and J. Arkani-Hamed (1991) Remelting mechanisms for shallow source regions of mare basalts, Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, 68, 9-31. Download pdf version




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