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Tag Archives: Olympus Mons
Olympus Mons: slumps make terraces & scarps
Scientists from the Division of Planetary Sciences and Remote Sensing in the Institute of Geological Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin have succeeded in creating a model simulating the formation of mysterious structures on the surface of the Mars volcano, Olympus … Continue reading
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Tagged DLR, ESA, European Space Agency, FU Berlin, High Resolution Stereo Camera, HRSC, Mars Express, MEX, Olympus Mons, scarps, shield volcanos, volcanics, volcanos
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Great tilt gave Mars a new face
The surface of the planet Mars tilted by 20 to 25 degrees 3 to 3.5 billion years ago. This was caused by a massive volcanic structure, the Tharsis volcanic dome, which is the largest in the Solar System. Because of … Continue reading
THEMIS: Textures
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 9, 2015. Several different surface textures are evident in this VIS image. This complex region is located between Lycus Sulci to the south and Acheron Fossae to the north, all of which is just … Continue reading
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Tagged Acheron Fossae, Arizona State University, ASU, Lycus Sulci, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Olympus Mons, tectonics, Tharsis, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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Mars Orbiter Mission: Olympus Mons
Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system which is present on planet Mars. The altitude of Olympus Mons is nearly three times the altitude of the largest peak on Earth, Mt.Everest. Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsia Mons, Ascraeus Mons, Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO, Mars Color Camera, Mars Orbiter Mission, MCC, MOM, Olympus Mons, Pavonis Mons, Tharsis
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THEMIS: Ridges and flows
THEMIS Image of the Day, November 16, 2015. Located southwest of Olympus Mons, this VIS image shows part of a complex region that has undergone several geologic processes. The hills have been modified by wind, creating narrow ridges, and then … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, lava flows, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Olympus Mons, ridges, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Lava flow near base of Olympus Mons
This image shows a lava channel, which lies just to the east of the largest volcano in the solar system: Olympus Mons. The channel appears to be discontinuous, meaning it disappears several times throughout its length, but in fact, it … Continue reading
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Tagged High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava channels, lava flows, lava tubes, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Olympus Mons, University of Arizona, volcanics
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THEMIS: Olympus Mons false color
THEMIS Image of the Day, January 5, 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, atmosphere, calderas, color, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Olympus Mons, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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THEMIS: Olympus Mons
THEMIS Image of the Day, September 5, 2014. The lava flows in this VIS image are located on the eastern flank of Olympus Mons. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, lava, lava flows, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Olympus Mons, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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HiRISE: Leveed lava channels on Olympus Mons
Leveed lava channels on Olympus Mons. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, lava channels, lava levees, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, Olympus Mons, Tharsis, University of Arizona, volcanics
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THEMIS: Olympus Rupes
THEMIS Image of the Day, May 28, 2014. Today’s VIS image shows a portion of Olympus Rupes, part of the steep margin surrounding Olympus Mons. The term rupes means scarp. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Olympus Mons, Olympus Rupes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System, volcanics
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