Francis Nimmo - Publications

The following is a list of my publications to date. Click where indicated to view an abstract.
  • Recent orbital evolution and the internal structures of Enceladus and Dione K. Zhang, F. Nimmo, Icarus 204 597-609, 2009 Reprint
  • Energetics of asteroid dynamos and the role of compositional convection F. Nimmo Geophys. Res. Lett. 36 L10201, 2009 Reprint
  • Hf-W chronometry and the accretion and early evolution of asteroids and terrestrial planets T. Kleine, M. Touboul, B. Bourdon, F. Nimmo, K. Mezger, H. Palme, Q.-Z. Yin, S.B. Jacobsen, A.N. Halliday Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta, 73 5150-5188, 2009 Reprint (PDF)
  • Gravity and tectonic patterns of Mercury: The effect of tidal deformation, spin-orbit resonance, non-zero eccentricity, despinning and reorientation I. Matsuyama, F. Nimmo J. Geophys. Res. 114 E01010, 2009 Reprint
  • North-south asymmetry in Martian crater slopes R.A. Parsons and F. Nimmo, J. Geophys. Res. 114 E02002, 2009 Reprint (PDF)
  • Planetary science: Mars's rotating shell F. Nimmo, Nature Geosci. 2 7-8, 2009, Reprint (PDF)
  • Implications of an impact origin for the Martian hemispheric dichotomy, F. Nimmo, S.D. Hart, D.G. Korycansky, C.B. Agnor Nature 453 1220-1223, 2008, Reprint Supplementary Info.(PDF)
  • The thermal and orbital evolution of Tethys as constrained by surface observations E.M.A. Chen, F. Nimmo Geophys. Res. Lett., 35 , L19203, 2008. Reprint (PDF)
  • The formation of Tharsis on Mars: What the line-of-sight gravity is telling us, J.-P. Williams, F. Nimmo, W.B. Moore, D.A. Paige, J. Geophys. Res. 113 , E10011, 2008. Reprint (PDF)
  • The long-term stability of a possible aqueous ammonium sulfate ocean inside Titan P.M. Grindrod, A.D. Fortes, F. Nimmo, D.L. Feltham, J.P. Brodholt, L. Vocadlo, Icarus 197 , 137-151, 2008 Reprint(PDF)
  • A thermochemical boundary layer at the base of Earth's outer core and independent estimate of core heat flux D. Gubbins, G. Masters and F. Nimmo, Geophys. J. Int. 174 1007-1018, 2008, Reprint(PDF)
  • True polar wander on Europa from global-scale small-circle depressions, P. Schenk, I. Matsuyama and F. Nimmo, Nature 453 368-371, 2008, Reprint Supplementary Info.(PDF)
  • Forced obliquity and moments of inertia of Titan B.G. Bills and F. Nimmo, Icarus 196 , 293-297, 2008 Reprint(PDF)
  • Near-surface heating on Enceladus and the south polar thermal anomaly J.H. Roberts and F. Nimmo, GRL 35 L09201, 2008, Reprint(PDF)
  • Tectonic patterns on reoriented and despun planetary bodies I. Matsuyama and F. Nimmo, Icarus 195 459-473, 2008 Preprint(PDF)
  • An experimental and numerical study of surface tension-driven melt flow R.A. Parsons, F. Nimmo, J.W. Hustoft, B.K. Holtzman, D.L. Kohlstedt, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 267 548-557, 2008, Reprint(PDF)
  • Tidal heating and the long-term stability of a subsurface ocean on Enceladus J.H. Roberts and F. Nimmo, Icarus 194 675-689, 2008, Reprint(PDF)
  • Shear heating as the origin of the plumes and heat flux on Enceladus, F. Nimmo, J.R. Spencer, R.T. Pappalardo and M.E. Mullen, Nature , 447, 289-291, 2007. Reprint (PDF) Supplementary Info (.pdf)
  • Reorientation of icy satellites by impact basins F. Nimmo and I. Matsuyama Geophys. Res. Lett. , 34, L19203, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • Powering Mercury's dynamo J.-P. Williams, O. Aharonson, F. Nimmo Geophys. Res. Lett. , 34, L21201, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • How rapidly did Mars accrete? Uncertainties in the Hf-W timing of core formation, F. Nimmo and T. Kleine Icarus ,191, , 497-504, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • The global shape of Europa: Constraints on lateral shell thickness variations, F. Nimmo, P.C. Thomas, R.T. Pappalardo, W.B. Moore, Icarus , 191, 183-192, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • Rotational stability of tidally deformed planetary bodies I. Matsuyama and F. Nimmo J. Geophys. Res. , 112, E11003, 2007. Reprint (PDF)
  • Reorientation of planets with lithospheres: the effect of elastic energy I. Matsuyama, F. Nimmo and J.X. Mitrovica, Icarus 191, 401-412, 2007 Reprint (PDF)
  • Properties and evolution of the Earth's core and geodynamo F. Nimmo and D. Alfe, in Advances in Science: Earth Science (P.R. Sammonds and J.M.T. Thompson, eds.), pp.167-210, Imperial College Press, London, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • Energetics of the Core F. Nimmo, Treatise on Geophysics vol. 8, pp. 31-66, (G. Schubert, ed.), 2007. Email me if you want a reprint.
  • Thermal and Compositional Evolution of the Core F. Nimmo, Treatise on Geophysics vol. 9, pp. 217-242, (G. Schubert, ed.), 2007. Email me if you want a reprint, or download the earlier version
  • Formation of the Earth's core D.C. Rubie, F. Nimmo and H.J. Melosh, Treatise on Geophysics vol. 9, pp. 51-90, (G. Schubert, ed.), 2007. Email me if you want a reprint.
  • The Origin of the Core F. Nimmo, Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism, D. Gubbins and E. Herrero-Bervera, eds., Springer, pp.89-91, 2007. Preprint (PDF)
  • Diapir-induced reorientation of Saturn's moon Enceladus, F. Nimmo and R.T. Pappalardo, Nature , 441, 614-616, 2006. Reprint (PDF) Supplementary Info (.doc)
  • Isotopic outcomes of N-body accretion simulations: Constraints on equilibration processes during large impacts from Hf/W observations, F. Nimmo and C.B. Agnor, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. , 243, 26-43, 2006. Reprint (PDF)
  • Normal faulting on Europa: Implications for ice shell properties, F. Nimmo and P. Schenk, J. Struct. Geol. (planetary tectonics special issue) , 28, 2194-2203, 2006. Preprint (PDF)
  • Thermal and topographic tests of Europa chaos formation models from Galileo E15 observations, F. Nimmo and B. Giese, Icarus (Europa special issue) , 177, 327-340, 2005. Reprint (PDF)
  • A shear heating origin for ridges on Triton , L.M. Prockter, F. Nimmo and R.T. Pappalardo, Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L14202, 2005. Reprint (PDF)
  • Strain at radially fractured centers on Venus , P.M. Grindrod, F. Nimmo, E.R. Stofan, J.E. Guest J. Geophys. Res., 110, E12002, 2005. Reprint (PDF)
  • Extensional troughs in the Caloris Basin of Mercury: Evidence of lateral crustal flow T.R. Watters, F. Nimmo and M.S. Robinson, Geology 33 , 669-672, 2005 Reprint (PDF).
  • Formation of methane on Mars by fluid-rock interaction in the crust , J.R. Lyons, C. Manning and F. Nimmo, Geophys. Res. Lett., 32 , L13201, 2005. Reprint (PDF) Auxiliary Material (PDF)
  • Tectonic consequences of Martian dichotomy modification by lower crustal flow and erosion F. Nimmo, Geology , 33, 533-5361, 2005.Reprint (PDF)
  • Early crustal evolution of Mars F. Nimmo and K. Tanaka, Ann. Rev. Earth Planet. Sci. , 33, 133-161, 2005. Reprint (PDF)
  • Europa's icy shell: Past and present state, and future exploration F. Nimmo, L. Prockter and P. Schenk, Icarus , 177, 293-296, 2005. Reprint (PDF)
  • Stresses generated in cooling viscoelastic ice shells: Application to Europa, F. Nimmo, J. Geophys. Res. , 109, E12001, 2004 Reprint
  • Furrow flexure and ancient heat flux on Ganymede, F. Nimmo and R.T. Pappalardo, Geophys. Res. Lett. , 31, L19701, doi:10.1029/2004GL020763, 2004 Reprint
  • Growth of the hemispheric dichotomy and the cessation of plate tectonics on Mars, A. Lenardic, F. Nimmo and L. Moresi J. Geophys. Res., 109, E02003, 2004 Reprint
  • Depth of faulting on Mecury: Implications for heat flux and crustal and effective elastic thickness, F. Nimmo and T.R. Watters, Geophys. Res. Lett. 31(2), L02701, 2004 Reprint; GRL Cover
  • Thermal evolution of the Martian core: Implications for an early dynamo, J.-P. Williams and F. Nimmo, Geology , 32(2), 97-100, 2004. Reprint ,
  • Non-Newtonian topographic relaxation on Europa, F. Nimmo, Icarus , 168, 205-208, 2004 Reprint
  • The influence of potassium on core and geodynamo evolution, F. Nimmo, G.D. Price, J. Brodholt, D. Gubbins, Geophys. J. Int. , 156, 363-376, 2004 Reprint
  • Dynamics of rifting and modes of extension on icy satellites, F. Nimmo, JGR 109, E01003, 2004 (PDF file available)
  • On the origins of band topography, Europa, F. Nimmo, R.T. Pappalardo and B. Giese, Icarus 166, 21-32, 2003 (PDF file available).
  • Estimates of Europa's ice shell thickness from elastically-supported topography, F. Nimmo, B. Giese and R.T. Pappalardo, Geophys. Res. Lett. 30(5), 1233, 10.1029/2002GL016660, 2003 (PDF file available)
  • Causes, characteristics and consequences of convective diapirism on Europa, F. Nimmo and M. Manga, Geophys. Res. Lett. 29(23), 2109, 10.1029/2002GL015754, 2002 (PDF file available).
  • Core values, J. Brodholt and F. Nimmo, Nature 418, 489-491, 2002 (PDF file available)
  • Why does Venus lack a magnetic field?, F. Nimmo, Geology 30 , 987-990, 2002 (abstract here email me if you want a reprint)
  • Admittance estimates of mean crustal thickness and density at the Martian hemispheric dichotomy, F. Nimmo, J. Geophys. Res. 107(E11), 5117, 10.1029/2000JE001488, 2002 (PDF file available)
  • Thermal consequences of strike-slip motion on Europa, F. Nimmo and E. Gaidos, J. Geophys. Res. , 107(E4), 5021, 10.1029/2000JE001476, 2002. (PDF file available)
  • Elastic thickness and heat flux estimates on Ganymede, F. Nimmo, R.T. Pappalardo and B. Giese, Geophys. Res. Lett., 29(7), 1158, 10.1029/2001GL013976, 2002. (PDF file available)
  • Constraining the crustal thickness on Mercury from viscous topographic relaxation, F. Nimmo, Geophys. Res. Lett., 29(5), 1063, 10.1029/2001GL013883, 2002. (PDF file available)
  • Strength of faults on Mars from MOLA topography, D.N. Barnett and F. Nimmo, Icarus, 157, 34-42, 2002. (abstract here PDF file (1100K) available)
  • Surface runoff features on Mars: Testing the carbon dioxide formation hypothesis, S. Stewart and F. Nimmo, J. Geophys. Res. 107(E9), 5069, 10.1029/2000JE001467, 2002. (abstract here PDF file (1890K) available)
  • Flexure of Venusian lithosphere measured from residual topography and gravity, D.N. Barnett, F. Nimmo and D. McKenzie, J. Geophys. Res. 107(E2), 5007, 10.1029/2000JE001398, 2002. (abstract here PDF file (5500K) available) .
  • Constraints on the depth of magnetized crust on Mars from impact craters, F. Nimmo and M.S. Gilmore, J. Geophys. Res. 106, 12315-12323, 2001. (abstract here PDF file (1731K) available)
  • Estimates of Martian crustal thickness from viscous relaxation of topography, F. Nimmo and D. Stevenson, J. Geophys. Res. 106, 5085-5098, 2001. (abstract here PDF file available).
  • Tectonics and water on Europa, E. Gaidos and F. Nimmo, Nature 405, 637, 2000. (abstract here PDF file (124K) available).
  • The influence of plate tectonics on the thermal evolution and magnetic field of Mars, F. Nimmo and D. Stevenson, J. Geophys. Res. 105, 11969-11980, 2000. (abstract here PDF file available).
  • Dike intrusion as a possible cause of linear Martian magnetic anomalies, F. Nimmo, Geology 28, 391-394, 2000. (abstract here; email me if you want a reprint).
  • Elastic thickness estimates for Venus using line of sight accelerations from Magellan cycle 5, D. Barnett, F. Nimmo and D. McKenzie, Icarus 146, 404-419, 2000. (abstract here PDF file (810K) available).
  • Characteristics and consequences of lower crustal flow, D. McKenzie, F. Nimmo, J.A. Jackson, P. Gans and E. Miller, J. Geophys. Res. 105, 11029-11046, 2000. (abstract here PDF file (6.2Gb) available).
  • The generation of Martian floods by melting permafrost above dykes, D. McKenzie and F. Nimmo, Nature 397 ,231-233, 1999 (abstract here PDF file (487K) available).
  • Volcanism and tectonics on Venus, F. Nimmo and D. McKenzie, Ann. Rev. Earth Planet. Sci. 26,23-51, 1998 (abstract here PDF file (393K) available).
  • Elastic thickness estimates for Venus from line of sight accelerations, D. McKenzie and F. Nimmo, Icarus 130,198-216, 1997 (abstract here PDF file available).
  • Convective thermal evolution of the upper mantles of Earth and Venus, F. Nimmo and D. McKenzie, Geophys. Res. Lett. 24, 1539-1542, 1997 (abstract here PDF file available).
  • Modelling plume-related melting, uplift and gravity on Venus, F. Nimmo and D. McKenzie, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 145, 109-123, 1996 (abstract here PDF file (999K) available).
  • Comparison between the rift systems of East Africa, Earth and Beta Regio, Venus, A.N. Foster and F. Nimmo, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 143, 183-196, 1996 (abstract here PDF file (1076K) available).
  • A new occurrence of Scottish plesiosaurian remains from the Island of Skye, N.D.L. Clark, F. Nimmo and C.J. Nicholas, Scottish J. Geol. 29, 197-199, 1993 (abstract here).

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