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Tag Archives: Elysium Mons
Mars’ mantle more Earth-like than Moon-like
Mars’ mantle may be more complicated than previously thought. In a new study published [February 24] in the Nature-affiliated journal Scientific Reports, researchers at Louisiana State University document geochemical changes over time in the lava flows of Elysium, a major … Continue reading
THEMIS: Crater & caldera on Elysium Mons
THEMIS Image of the Day, November 7, 2016. This VIS image shows two circular features. The flat floored feature at the top of the image is the summit caldera of Elysium Mons and was formed by volcanic activity. The bowl-shaped … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, calderas, craters, Elysium Mons, impacts, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, THEMIS Image of the Day, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Granicus Valles channels
THEMIS Image of the Day, April 19, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Granicus Valles. Granicus Valles is just one of the many valley systems located west of the Elyisum volcanic complex. More THEMIS Images of the Day … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, Elysium Mons, fluvial channels, Granicus Valles, lava channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Cracks & craters in Elysium Fossae
THEMIS Image of the Day, April 12, 2016. The linear features in this VIS image are located west of Elysium Mons. It is very likely that volcanic activity played a part in the formation of the linear features. Tectonic forces … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Elysium Fossae, Elysium Mons, fissures, graben, Mars Odyssey, NASA, tectonics, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Central pit crater
THEMIS Image of the Day, March 3, 2016. Today’s image shows an unnamed crater located northwest of Elysium Mons. This crater contains a central pit, which formed at the time of impact. The depth, diameter and central morphology of a … Continue reading
Posted in Reports
Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, central peaks, central pit, Elysium Mons, Mars Odyssey, NASA, peak-ring craters, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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THEMIS: Granicus Valles
THEMIS Image of the Day, February 18, 2016. The linear feature in this VIS image is part of Granicus Valles. The linear nature, and uniform width is indicative of a fault bounded graben. The plains surrounding this feature are volcanic, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Elysium Mons, graben, Granicus Valles, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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HiRISE: Pit crater near Elysium Mons
This image was taken of an area on the lower southeastern flank of the volcano Elysium Mons. In the center is a small, dark pristine-appearing pit approximately 130 meters in diameter, which is clearly visible among the numerous small impact … Continue reading
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Tagged Elysium Mons, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, pit craters, University of Arizona, volcanics
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THEMIS: Hephaestus Fossae
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 16, 2015. Located west of Elysium Mons, Hephaestus Fossae is a long, complex fracture system. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Elysium Mons, fissures, Hephaestus Fossae, Mars Odyssey, NASA, tectonics, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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HiRISE: Pit near Elysium Mons
Pit near Elysium Mons. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, collapse pits, Elysium Mons, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, pit craters, University of Arizona, volcanics
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THEMIS: Elysium Mons – false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, October 2, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, color, Elysium Mons, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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