Tag Archives: lava channels

THEMIS: Lava levees on Ascraeus Mons

THEMIS Image of the Day, August 28, 2017. This image shows part of the southeastern flank of Ascraeus Mons. The narrow flows of the volcano dominate the top of the image — note the raised levees flanking the channels — … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Lava channel on Hecates Tholus

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 27, 2017. Do you see what I see? Is that a snake slithering down the image? (THEMIS Art #134) More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Channels across lava plains near Nirgal Vallis

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 22, 2017. Do you see what I do? Someone on Mars is smiling at me. (THEMIS Art #131) More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Spider webs

This image shows a lava channel north of Kuiper Crater in the high southern latitudes just before spring equinox. It was a target suggested by members of the public, using our suggestion tool called HiWish. The channel confluence at the … Continue reading

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HiRISE: Intersecting channels near Olympica Fossae

This complicated area contains various types of channels, pits and fractures. We can determine the relative ages of the pits and channels based on which features cross-cut others. Older channels appear smooth-edged and shallow. Younger channels and pits are deeper … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Olympica Fossae’s tangled channels

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 15, 2016. Located on the extensive lava plains between Olympus Mons and Alba Mons, these complex intersecting valleys were created by lava flow. Volcanic flows occurred both along the surface and in buried lava … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Lava cut channel in Granicus Valles

THEMIS Image of the Day, July 13, 2016. The channel in this VIS image is part of Granicus Valles. Granicus Valles is a large region of channels located west of the Elysium volcanic complex. These channels were likely created by … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Hebrus Valles

THEMIS Image of the Day, June 13, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Hebrus Valles. This channel system is located west of the Elysium volcanic complex. The streamlined islands in the channel indicate the fluid flow was towards … Continue reading

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THEMIS: Buvinda Vallis

THEMIS Image of the Day, May 18, 2016. This VIS image shows a portion of Buvinda Vallis. This channel is located near the northeastern flank of Hecates Tholus. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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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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