Tag Archives: volcanics

HiRISE: A margin of lava

Posted on March 11, 2019 by rburnham

A margin of lava. This lava margin in Cerberus Palus is part of the Athabasca Valles flow. There are also lava coils in this region, something we did not know existed on Mars until HiRISE took an image. The lava … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: At the summit of Jovis Tholus

Posted on February 28, 2019 by rburnham

At the summit of Jovis Tholus. Jovis Tholus is a volcano in the Tharsis region and is about 58 kilometers in diameter. Our image only shows a portion of the summit. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive [More at links]

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THEMIS: Volcanic plains east of Olympus Mons

Posted on February 22, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 22, 2019. This VIS false-color image shows a small part of the extensive volcanic plains located east of the giant volcano Olympus Mons. While the colors are generally soft and subtle, they indicate real … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Almost like water

Posted on February 19, 2019 by rburnham

This image in Athabasca Valles shows lava flows originating from Elysium Mons to the northwest. A Context Camera image shows the lava flowed from the northwest to the southeast, diverting around obstacles as it settled. (The flow is outlined in … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: An elongated pit in Margaritifer Terra

Posted on February 11, 2019 by rburnham

An elongated pit in Margaritifer Terra. There is nothing more interesting than a feature that resembles a giant amoeba. Margaritifer Terra is an ancient, heavily cratered region, centered just south of the Martian equator, and covers 2600 kilometers at its … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Floods of once-molten rock spread across Daedalia Planum

Posted on February 11, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 11, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows part of the extensive volcanic flows that make up Daedalia Planum. The different layers and surface textures are due to flows at different times, or the affect of … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Bedrock delights

Posted on February 4, 2019 by rburnham

Bedrock delights. These gorgeous bedrock formations are located in the Syrtis Major region, which is a low-relief shield volcano. HiRISE Picture of the Day archive [More at links]

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THEMIS: Lava flows and channels on Daedalia Planum

Posted on February 1, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 1, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a small portion of the extensive volcanic plains of Daedalia Planum. These lava flows originated from Arsia Mons, the southernmost of the three large Tharsis volcanoes. See more … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Me and my little friend

Posted on January 29, 2019 by rburnham

Me and my little friend. A very interesting-looking 5-kilometer crater located in Ascraeus Mons, a large shield volcano located in the Tharsis region of the planet Mars. It is the northernmost and tallest of three shield volcanoes collectively known as … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Lava flow fronts in Daedalia Planum

Posted on January 28, 2019 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 28, 2019. Today’s VIS image shows a small portion of the immense lava plains of Daedalia Planum. These flows originated from Arsia Mons, one of the three large Tharsis volcanoes. See more THEMIS Images … Continue reading →

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